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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,652.08, 20,221.32 and 8,365.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,652.08, 20,221.32 and 8,365.40 is: 11,545.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,652.08 : 20,221.32 = 8,365.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,652.08/20,221.32 = 8,365.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,652.08x = 20,221.32 × 8,365.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,652.08x = 169,159,430.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,159,430.33/14,652.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,545.08

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