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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,615.33, 20,164.38 and 8,944.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,615.33, 20,164.38 and 8,944.17 is: 12,340.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,615.33 : 20,164.38 = 8,944.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,615.33/20,164.38 = 8,944.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,615.33x = 20,164.38 × 8,944.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,615.33x = 180,353,533.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,353,533.51/14,615.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,340.02

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