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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,510.57, 20,025.66 and 8,844.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,510.57, 20,025.66 and 8,844.81 is: 12,206.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,510.57 : 20,025.66 = 8,844.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,510.57/20,025.66 = 8,844.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,510.57x = 20,025.66 × 8,844.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,510.57x = 177,123,157.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,123,157.82/14,510.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,206.50

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