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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,552.82, 20,074.14 and 8,884.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,552.82, 20,074.14 and 8,884.98 is: 12,255.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,552.82 : 20,074.14 = 8,884.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,552.82/20,074.14 = 8,884.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,552.82x = 20,074.14 × 8,884.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,552.82x = 178,358,332.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,358,332.42/14,552.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,255.93

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