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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,612.63, 20,165.42 and 8,325

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,612.63, 20,165.42 and 8,325 is: 11,488.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,612.63 : 20,165.42 = 8,325 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,612.63/20,165.42 = 8,325/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,612.63x = 20,165.42 × 8,325
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,612.63x = 167,877,142.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,877,142.31/14,612.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,488.50

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