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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,844.40, 20,485.22 and 8,130.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,844.40, 20,485.22 and 8,130.44 is: 11,219.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,844.40 : 20,485.22 = 8,130.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,844.40/20,485.22 = 8,130.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,844.40x = 20,485.22 × 8,130.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,844.40x = 166,553,852.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,553,852.10/14,844.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,219.98

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