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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,862.64, 20,510.68 and 8,894.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,862.64, 20,510.68 and 8,894.56 is: 12,274.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,862.64 : 20,510.68 = 8,894.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,862.64/20,510.68 = 8,894.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,862.64x = 20,510.68 × 8,894.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,862.64x = 182,433,473.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,433,473.90/14,862.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,274.63

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