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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,625.28, 20,182.80 and 8,337.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,625.28, 20,182.80 and 8,337.52 is: 11,505.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,625.28 : 20,182.80 = 8,337.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,625.28/20,182.80 = 8,337.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,625.28x = 20,182.80 × 8,337.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,625.28x = 168,274,498.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,274,498.66/14,625.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,505.73

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