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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,948.44, 20,628.72 and 8,902.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,948.44, 20,628.72 and 8,902.82 is: 12,285.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,948.44 : 20,628.72 = 8,902.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,948.44/20,628.72 = 8,902.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,948.44x = 20,628.72 × 8,902.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,948.44x = 183,653,832.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,653,832.56/14,948.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,285.82

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