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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,819.78, 20,451.54 and 8,851.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,819.78, 20,451.54 and 8,851.97 is: 12,215.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,819.78 : 20,451.54 = 8,851.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,819.78/20,451.54 = 8,851.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,819.78x = 20,451.54 × 8,851.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,819.78x = 181,036,316.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,036,316.28/14,819.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,215.86

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