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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,795.69, 20,414.70 and 8,826.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,795.69, 20,414.70 and 8,826.19 is: 12,178.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,795.69 : 20,414.70 = 8,826.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,795.69/20,414.70 = 8,826.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,795.69x = 20,414.70 × 8,826.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,795.69x = 180,183,969.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,183,969.96/14,795.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,178.14

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