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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,625.88, 20,181.97 and 8,252.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,625.88, 20,181.97 and 8,252.10 is: 11,386.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,625.88 : 20,181.97 = 8,252.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,625.88/20,181.97 = 8,252.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,625.88x = 20,181.97 × 8,252.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,625.88x = 166,543,741.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,543,741.26/14,625.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,386.92

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