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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,819.64, 20,441.40 and 8,846.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,819.64, 20,441.40 and 8,846.64 is: 12,202.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,819.64 : 20,441.40 = 8,846.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,819.64/20,441.40 = 8,846.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,819.64x = 20,441.40 × 8,846.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,819.64x = 180,837,706.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,837,706.90/14,819.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,202.57

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