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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,816.02, 20,442.78 and 8,846.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,816.02, 20,442.78 and 8,846.68 is: 12,206.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,816.02 : 20,442.78 = 8,846.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,816.02/20,442.78 = 8,846.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,816.02x = 20,442.78 × 8,846.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,816.02x = 180,850,732.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,850,732.97/14,816.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,206.43

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