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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,512.48, 20,027.46 and 8,224.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,512.48, 20,027.46 and 8,224.72 is: 11,350.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,512.48 : 20,027.46 = 8,224.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,512.48/20,027.46 = 8,224.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,512.48x = 20,027.46 × 8,224.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,512.48x = 164,720,250.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,720,250.81/14,512.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,350.25

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