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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,525.46, 20,045.15 and 8,237.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,525.46, 20,045.15 and 8,237.84 is: 11,368.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,525.46 : 20,045.15 = 8,237.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,525.46/20,045.15 = 8,237.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,525.46x = 20,045.15 × 8,237.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,525.46x = 165,128,597.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,128,597.06/14,525.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,368.22

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