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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,814.99, 20,441.43 and 8,845.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,814.99, 20,441.43 and 8,845.74 is: 12,205.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,814.99 : 20,441.43 = 8,845.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,814.99/20,441.43 = 8,845.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,814.99x = 20,441.43 × 8,845.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,814.99x = 180,819,575.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,819,575.01/14,814.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,205.18

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