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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,822.71, 20,451.90 and 8,853.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,822.71, 20,451.90 and 8,853.19 is: 12,215.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,822.71 : 20,451.90 = 8,853.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,822.71/20,451.90 = 8,853.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,822.71x = 20,451.90 × 8,853.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,822.71x = 181,064,556.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,064,556.56/14,822.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,215.35

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