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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,668.44, 20,242.62 and 8,044.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,668.44, 20,242.62 and 8,044.44 is: 11,101.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,668.44 : 20,242.62 = 8,044.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,668.44/20,242.62 = 8,044.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,668.44x = 20,242.62 × 8,044.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,668.44x = 162,840,542.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,840,542.03/14,668.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,101.42

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