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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,844.67, 20,487.54 and 8,557.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,844.67, 20,487.54 and 8,557.09 is: 11,809.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,844.67 : 20,487.54 = 8,557.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,844.67/20,487.54 = 8,557.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,844.67x = 20,487.54 × 8,557.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,844.67x = 175,313,723.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,313,723.66/14,844.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,809.88

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