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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,512.36, 20,027.16 and 8,224.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,512.36, 20,027.16 and 8,224.76 is: 11,350.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,512.36 : 20,027.16 = 8,224.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,512.36/20,027.16 = 8,224.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,512.36x = 20,027.16 × 8,224.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,512.36x = 164,718,584.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,718,584.48/14,512.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,350.23

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