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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,521.52, 20,039.66 and 7,897.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,521.52, 20,039.66 and 7,897.52 is: 10,898.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,521.52 : 20,039.66 = 7,897.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,521.52/20,039.66 = 7,897.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,521.52x = 20,039.66 × 7,897.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,521.52x = 158,263,615.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,263,615.64/14,521.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,898.56

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