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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,828.67, 20,467.22 and 8,863.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,828.67, 20,467.22 and 8,863.88 is: 12,234.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,828.67 : 20,467.22 = 8,863.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,828.67/20,467.22 = 8,863.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,828.67x = 20,467.22 × 8,863.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,828.67x = 181,418,835.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,418,835.36/14,828.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,234.33

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