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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,814.39, 20,444.18 and 8,844.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,814.39, 20,444.18 and 8,844.94 is: 12,206.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,814.39 : 20,444.18 = 8,844.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,814.39/20,444.18 = 8,844.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,814.39x = 20,444.18 × 8,844.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,814.39x = 180,827,450.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,827,450.11/14,814.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,206.20

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