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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,819.83, 20,451.72 and 8,854.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,819.83, 20,451.72 and 8,854.93 is: 12,220.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,819.83 : 20,451.72 = 8,854.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,819.83/20,451.72 = 8,854.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,819.83x = 20,451.72 × 8,854.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,819.83x = 181,098,548.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,098,548.98/14,819.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,220.02

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