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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,525.97, 20,045.38 and 8,152.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,525.97, 20,045.38 and 8,152.39 is: 11,250.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,525.97 : 20,045.38 = 8,152.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,525.97/20,045.38 = 8,152.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,525.97x = 20,045.38 × 8,152.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,525.97x = 163,417,826.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,417,826.86/14,525.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,250.05

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