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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,574.48, 20,112.80 and 8,287.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,574.48, 20,112.80 and 8,287.28 is: 11,436.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,574.48 : 20,112.80 = 8,287.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,574.48/20,112.80 = 8,287.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,574.48x = 20,112.80 × 8,287.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,574.48x = 166,680,405.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,680,405.18/14,574.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,436.46

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