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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,814.37, 20,445.26 and 8,845.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,814.37, 20,445.26 and 8,845.99 is: 12,208.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,814.37 : 20,445.26 = 8,845.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,814.37/20,445.26 = 8,845.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,814.37x = 20,445.26 × 8,845.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,814.37x = 180,858,565.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,858,565.51/14,814.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,208.32

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