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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,969.91, 20,662.46 and 8,842.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,969.91, 20,662.46 and 8,842.98 is: 12,205.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,969.91 : 20,662.46 = 8,842.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,969.91/20,662.46 = 8,842.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,969.91x = 20,662.46 × 8,842.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,969.91x = 182,717,720.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,717,720.53/14,969.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,205.67

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