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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,832, 20,467.86 and 8,865

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,832, 20,467.86 and 8,865 is: 12,233.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,832 : 20,467.86 = 8,865 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,832/20,467.86 = 8,865/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,832x = 20,467.86 × 8,865
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,832x = 181,447,578.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,447,578.90/14,832
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,233.52

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