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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,801.32, 20,427.96 and 8,833.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,801.32, 20,427.96 and 8,833.24 is: 12,191.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,801.32 : 20,427.96 = 8,833.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,801.32/20,427.96 = 8,833.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,801.32x = 20,427.96 × 8,833.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,801.32x = 180,445,073.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,445,073.39/14,801.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,191.15

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