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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,816.07, 20,447.55 and 8,444.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,816.07, 20,447.55 and 8,444.61 is: 11,654.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,816.07 : 20,447.55 = 8,444.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,816.07/20,447.55 = 8,444.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,816.07x = 20,447.55 × 8,444.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,816.07x = 172,671,585.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,671,585.21/14,816.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,654.34

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