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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,625.36, 20,181.10 and 8,336.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,625.36, 20,181.10 and 8,336.52 is: 11,503.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,625.36 : 20,181.10 = 8,336.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,625.36/20,181.10 = 8,336.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,625.36x = 20,181.10 × 8,336.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,625.36x = 168,240,143.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,240,143.77/14,625.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,503.32

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