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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,843.61, 20,476.74 and 8,873.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,843.61, 20,476.74 and 8,873.70 is: 12,241.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,843.61 : 20,476.74 = 8,873.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,843.61/20,476.74 = 8,873.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,843.61x = 20,476.74 × 8,873.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,843.61x = 181,704,447.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,704,447.74/14,843.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,241.26

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