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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,625.56, 20,183.27 and 8,253.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,625.56, 20,183.27 and 8,253.50 is: 11,389.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,625.56 : 20,183.27 = 8,253.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,625.56/20,183.27 = 8,253.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,625.56x = 20,183.27 × 8,253.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,625.56x = 166,582,476.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,582,476.76/14,625.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,389.82

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