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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,644.99, 20,215.02 and 8,902.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,644.99, 20,215.02 and 8,902.43 is: 12,288.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,644.99 : 20,215.02 = 8,902.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,644.99/20,215.02 = 8,902.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,644.99x = 20,215.02 × 8,902.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,644.99x = 179,962,800.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,962,800.50/14,644.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,288.35

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