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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,804.73, 20,427.95 and 8,836.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,804.73, 20,427.95 and 8,836.04 is: 12,192.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,804.73 : 20,427.95 = 8,836.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,804.73/20,427.95 = 8,836.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,804.73x = 20,427.95 × 8,836.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,804.73x = 180,502,037.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,502,037.00/14,804.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,192.19

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