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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,844.76, 20,487.54 and 8,557

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,844.76, 20,487.54 and 8,557 is: 11,809.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,844.76 : 20,487.54 = 8,557 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,844.76/20,487.54 = 8,557/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,844.76x = 20,487.54 × 8,557
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,844.76x = 175,311,879.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,311,879.78/14,844.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,809.68

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