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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,854.98, 20,497.92 and 8,884.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,854.98, 20,497.92 and 8,884.47 is: 12,259.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,854.98 : 20,497.92 = 8,884.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,854.98/20,497.92 = 8,884.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,854.98x = 20,497.92 × 8,884.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,854.98x = 182,113,155.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,113,155.30/14,854.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,259.40

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