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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,798.58, 20,423.51 and 8,830.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,798.58, 20,423.51 and 8,830.23 is: 12,186.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,798.58 : 20,423.51 = 8,830.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,798.58/20,423.51 = 8,830.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,798.58x = 20,423.51 × 8,830.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,798.58x = 180,344,290.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,344,290.71/14,798.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,186.59

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