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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,544.82, 20,071.33 and 8,889.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,544.82, 20,071.33 and 8,889.03 is: 12,266.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,544.82 : 20,071.33 = 8,889.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,544.82/20,071.33 = 8,889.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,544.82x = 20,071.33 × 8,889.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,544.82x = 178,414,632.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,414,632.29/14,544.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,266.54

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