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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,531.68, 20,051.04 and 8,865.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,531.68, 20,051.04 and 8,865.12 is: 12,232.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,531.68 : 20,051.04 = 8,865.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,531.68/20,051.04 = 8,865.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,531.68x = 20,051.04 × 8,865.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,531.68x = 177,754,875.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,754,875.72/14,531.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,232.23

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