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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,521.89, 20,040.27 and 8,234.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,521.89, 20,040.27 and 8,234.25 is: 11,363.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,521.89 : 20,040.27 = 8,234.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,521.89/20,040.27 = 8,234.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,521.89x = 20,040.27 × 8,234.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,521.89x = 165,016,593.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,016,593.25/14,521.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,363.30

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