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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,948.23, 20,623.90 and 8,486.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,948.23, 20,623.90 and 8,486.81 is: 11,709.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,948.23 : 20,623.90 = 8,486.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,948.23/20,623.90 = 8,486.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,948.23x = 20,623.90 × 8,486.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,948.23x = 175,031,120.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,031,120.76/14,948.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,709.15

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