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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,509.05, 20,020.69 and 8,841.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,509.05, 20,020.69 and 8,841.73 is: 12,200.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,509.05 : 20,020.69 = 8,841.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,509.05/20,020.69 = 8,841.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,509.05x = 20,020.69 × 8,841.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,509.05x = 177,017,535.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,017,535.39/14,509.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,200.49

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