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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,827.61, 20,462.45 and 8,858.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,827.61, 20,462.45 and 8,858.18 is: 12,224.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,827.61 : 20,462.45 = 8,858.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,827.61/20,462.45 = 8,858.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,827.61x = 20,462.45 × 8,858.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,827.61x = 181,259,918.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,259,918.74/14,827.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,224.49

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