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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,854.96, 20,501.60 and 8,886.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,854.96, 20,501.60 and 8,886.56 is: 12,264.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,854.96 : 20,501.60 = 8,886.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,854.96/20,501.60 = 8,886.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,854.96x = 20,501.60 × 8,886.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,854.96x = 182,188,698.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,188,698.50/14,854.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,264.50

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