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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,794.59, 20,416.01 and 8,823.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,794.59, 20,416.01 and 8,823.17 is: 12,175.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,794.59 : 20,416.01 = 8,823.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,794.59/20,416.01 = 8,823.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,794.59x = 20,416.01 × 8,823.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,794.59x = 180,133,926.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,133,926.95/14,794.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,175.66

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