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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,865.52, 20,514.64 and 8,897.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,865.52, 20,514.64 and 8,897.44 is: 12,278.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,865.52 : 20,514.64 = 8,897.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,865.52/20,514.64 = 8,897.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,865.52x = 20,514.64 × 8,897.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,865.52x = 182,527,778.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,527,778.52/14,865.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,278.60

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