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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,799.52, 20,427.42 and 8,835.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,799.52, 20,427.42 and 8,835.22 is: 12,195.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,799.52 : 20,427.42 = 8,835.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,799.52/20,427.42 = 8,835.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,799.52x = 20,427.42 × 8,835.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,799.52x = 180,480,749.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,480,749.73/14,799.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,195.04

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