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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,520.92, 20,040.90 and 8,855.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,520.92, 20,040.90 and 8,855.06 is: 12,221.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,520.92 : 20,040.90 = 8,855.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,520.92/20,040.90 = 8,855.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,520.92x = 20,040.90 × 8,855.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,520.92x = 177,463,371.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,463,371.95/14,520.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,221.22

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