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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,516.52, 20,032.76 and 7,892.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,516.52, 20,032.76 and 7,892.52 is: 10,891.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,516.52 : 20,032.76 = 7,892.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,516.52/20,032.76 = 7,892.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,516.52x = 20,032.76 × 7,892.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,516.52x = 158,108,958.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,108,958.96/14,516.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,891.66

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