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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,511.96, 20,029.48 and 8,225.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,511.96, 20,029.48 and 8,225.56 is: 11,352.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,511.96 : 20,029.48 = 8,225.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,511.96/20,029.48 = 8,225.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,511.96x = 20,029.48 × 8,225.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,511.96x = 164,753,689.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,753,689.51/14,511.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,352.96

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