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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,862.41, 20,510.96 and 8,816.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,862.41, 20,510.96 and 8,816.23 is: 12,166.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,862.41 : 20,510.96 = 8,816.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,862.41/20,510.96 = 8,816.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,862.41x = 20,510.96 × 8,816.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,862.41x = 180,829,296.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,829,296.80/14,862.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,166.89

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