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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,849.91, 20,492.25 and 8,878.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,849.91, 20,492.25 and 8,878.05 is: 12,251.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,849.91 : 20,492.25 = 8,878.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,849.91/20,492.25 = 8,878.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,849.91x = 20,492.25 × 8,878.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,849.91x = 181,931,220.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,931,220.11/14,849.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,251.33

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