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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,806.07, 20,422.82 and 8,833.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,806.07, 20,422.82 and 8,833.13 is: 12,184.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,806.07 : 20,422.82 = 8,833.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,806.07/20,422.82 = 8,833.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,806.07x = 20,422.82 × 8,833.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,806.07x = 180,397,424.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,397,424.03/14,806.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,184.02

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