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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,851.02, 20,493.70 and 8,885.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,851.02, 20,493.70 and 8,885.96 is: 12,262.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,851.02 : 20,493.70 = 8,885.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,851.02/20,493.70 = 8,885.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,851.02x = 20,493.70 × 8,885.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,851.02x = 182,106,198.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,106,198.45/14,851.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,262.20

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