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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,511.09, 20,017.65 and 8,844.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,511.09, 20,017.65 and 8,844.48 is: 12,200.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,511.09 : 20,017.65 = 8,844.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,511.09/20,017.65 = 8,844.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,511.09x = 20,017.65 × 8,844.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,511.09x = 177,045,705.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,045,705.07/14,511.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,200.72

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