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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,577.03, 20,112.73 and 8,202.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,577.03, 20,112.73 and 8,202.38 is: 11,317.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,577.03 : 20,112.73 = 8,202.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,577.03/20,112.73 = 8,202.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,577.03x = 20,112.73 × 8,202.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,577.03x = 164,972,133.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,972,133.23/14,577.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,317.27

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