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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,533.46, 20,058.36 and 8,871.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,533.46, 20,058.36 and 8,871.50 is: 12,244.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,533.46 : 20,058.36 = 8,871.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,533.46/20,058.36 = 8,871.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,533.46x = 20,058.36 × 8,871.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,533.46x = 177,947,640.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,947,640.45/14,533.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,244.00

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