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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,525.32, 20,036.82 and 8,935.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,525.32, 20,036.82 and 8,935.24 is: 12,325.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,525.32 : 20,036.82 = 8,935.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,525.32/20,036.82 = 8,935.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,525.32x = 20,036.82 × 8,935.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,525.32x = 179,033,795.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,033,795.54/14,525.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,325.64

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