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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,858.96, 20,504.44 and 8,486.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,858.96, 20,504.44 and 8,486.28 is: 11,710.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,858.96 : 20,504.44 = 8,486.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,858.96/20,504.44 = 8,486.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,858.96x = 20,504.44 × 8,486.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,858.96x = 174,006,419.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,006,419.08/14,858.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,710.54

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