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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,560.88, 20,094.02 and 8,273.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,560.88, 20,094.02 and 8,273.25 is: 11,417.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,560.88 : 20,094.02 = 8,273.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,560.88/20,094.02 = 8,273.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,560.88x = 20,094.02 × 8,273.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,560.88x = 166,242,809.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,242,809.60/14,560.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,417.09

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