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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,544.62, 20,073.47 and 8,878.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,544.62, 20,073.47 and 8,878.19 is: 12,253.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,544.62 : 20,073.47 = 8,878.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,544.62/20,073.47 = 8,878.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,544.62x = 20,073.47 × 8,878.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,544.62x = 178,215,935.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,215,935.86/14,544.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,253.05

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