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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,815.64, 20,441.76 and 8,844.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,815.64, 20,441.76 and 8,844.68 is: 12,203.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,815.64 : 20,441.76 = 8,844.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,815.64/20,441.76 = 8,844.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,815.64x = 20,441.76 × 8,844.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,815.64x = 180,800,825.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,800,825.84/14,815.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,203.38

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