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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,625.52, 20,183.54 and 8,337.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,625.52, 20,183.54 and 8,337.76 is: 11,506.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,625.52 : 20,183.54 = 8,337.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,625.52/20,183.54 = 8,337.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,625.52x = 20,183.54 × 8,337.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,625.52x = 168,285,512.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,285,512.47/14,625.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,506.29

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