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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,522.08, 20,041.04 and 8,235.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,522.08, 20,041.04 and 8,235.68 is: 11,365.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,522.08 : 20,041.04 = 8,235.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,522.08/20,041.04 = 8,235.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,522.08x = 20,041.04 × 8,235.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,522.08x = 165,051,592.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,051,592.31/14,522.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,365.56

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