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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,501.54, 20,010.33 and 8,834.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,501.54, 20,010.33 and 8,834.23 is: 12,190.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,501.54 : 20,010.33 = 8,834.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,501.54/20,010.33 = 8,834.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,501.54x = 20,010.33 × 8,834.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,501.54x = 176,775,757.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,775,757.54/14,501.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,190.14

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