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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,650.52, 20,219.55 and 8,277.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,650.52, 20,219.55 and 8,277.43 is: 11,423.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,650.52 : 20,219.55 = 8,277.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,650.52/20,219.55 = 8,277.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,650.52x = 20,219.55 × 8,277.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,650.52x = 167,365,808.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,365,808.66/14,650.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,423.88

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