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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,849.46, 20,492.26 and 8,881.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,849.46, 20,492.26 and 8,881.13 is: 12,255.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,849.46 : 20,492.26 = 8,881.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,849.46/20,492.26 = 8,881.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,849.46x = 20,492.26 × 8,881.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,849.46x = 181,994,380.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,994,380.65/14,849.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,255.96

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