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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,565.38, 20,100.24 and 8,277.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,565.38, 20,100.24 and 8,277.75 is: 11,423.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,565.38 : 20,100.24 = 8,277.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,565.38/20,100.24 = 8,277.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,565.38x = 20,100.24 × 8,277.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,565.38x = 166,384,761.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,384,761.66/14,565.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,423.31

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