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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,855, 20,499.90 and 8,886.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,855, 20,499.90 and 8,886.92 is: 12,263.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,855 : 20,499.90 = 8,886.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,855/20,499.90 = 8,886.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,855x = 20,499.90 × 8,886.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,855x = 182,180,971.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,180,971.31/14,855
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,263.95

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