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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,817.64, 20,444.52 and 8,846.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,817.64, 20,444.52 and 8,846.68 is: 12,206.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,817.64 : 20,444.52 = 8,846.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,817.64/20,444.52 = 8,846.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,817.64x = 20,444.52 × 8,846.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,817.64x = 180,866,126.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,866,126.19/14,817.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,206.14

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