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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,508.08, 20,021.48 and 7,884.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,508.08, 20,021.48 and 7,884.08 is: 10,880.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,508.08 : 20,021.48 = 7,884.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,508.08/20,021.48 = 7,884.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,508.08x = 20,021.48 × 7,884.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,508.08x = 157,850,950.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,850,950.04/14,508.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,880.21

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