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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,848.44, 20,483.08 and 9,181.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,848.44, 20,483.08 and 9,181.38 is: 12,665.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,848.44 : 20,483.08 = 9,181.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,848.44/20,483.08 = 9,181.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,848.44x = 20,483.08 × 9,181.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,848.44x = 188,062,931.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,062,931.34/14,848.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,665.50

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