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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,811.15, 20,439.63 and 8,843.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,811.15, 20,439.63 and 8,843.34 is: 12,203.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,811.15 : 20,439.63 = 8,843.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,811.15/20,439.63 = 8,843.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,811.15x = 20,439.63 × 8,843.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,811.15x = 180,754,597.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,754,597.56/14,811.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,203.95

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