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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,856.02, 20,501.54 and 8,887.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,856.02, 20,501.54 and 8,887.94 is: 12,265.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,856.02 : 20,501.54 = 8,887.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,856.02/20,501.54 = 8,887.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,856.02x = 20,501.54 × 8,887.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,856.02x = 182,216,457.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,216,457.43/14,856.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,265.50

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