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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,844.58, 20,488.89 and 9,254.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,844.58, 20,488.89 and 9,254.50 is: 12,773.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,844.58 : 20,488.89 = 9,254.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,844.58/20,488.89 = 9,254.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,844.58x = 20,488.89 × 9,254.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,844.58x = 189,614,432.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,614,432.51/14,844.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,773.31

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