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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,813.83, 20,443.40 and 8,844.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,813.83, 20,443.40 and 8,844.38 is: 12,205.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,813.83 : 20,443.40 = 8,844.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,813.83/20,443.40 = 8,844.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,813.83x = 20,443.40 × 8,844.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,813.83x = 180,809,198.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,809,198.09/14,813.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,205.43

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