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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,905.95, 20,561.09 and 8,852.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,905.95, 20,561.09 and 8,852.09 is: 12,210.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,905.95 : 20,561.09 = 8,852.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,905.95/20,561.09 = 8,852.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,905.95x = 20,561.09 × 8,852.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,905.95x = 182,008,472.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,008,472.11/14,905.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,210.46

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