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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,799.53, 20,419.99 and 8,830.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,799.53, 20,419.99 and 8,830.04 is: 12,183.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,799.53 : 20,419.99 = 8,830.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,799.53/20,419.99 = 8,830.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,799.53x = 20,419.99 × 8,830.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,799.53x = 180,309,204.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,309,204.32/14,799.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,183.45

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