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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,854.51, 20,498.53 and 8,889.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,854.51, 20,498.53 and 8,889.46 is: 12,267.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,854.51 : 20,498.53 = 8,889.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,854.51/20,498.53 = 8,889.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,854.51x = 20,498.53 × 8,889.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,854.51x = 182,220,862.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,220,862.49/14,854.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,267.04

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