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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,852.91, 20,496.39 and 8,881.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,852.91, 20,496.39 and 8,881.05 is: 12,255.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,852.91 : 20,496.39 = 8,881.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,852.91/20,496.39 = 8,881.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,852.91x = 20,496.39 × 8,881.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,852.91x = 182,029,464.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,029,464.41/14,852.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,255.47

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