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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,844.08, 20,488.20 and 9,254

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,844.08, 20,488.20 and 9,254 is: 12,772.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,844.08 : 20,488.20 = 9,254 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,844.08/20,488.20 = 9,254/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,844.08x = 20,488.20 × 9,254
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,844.08x = 189,597,802.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,597,802.80/14,844.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,772.62

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