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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,652.88, 20,220.78 and 8,365.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,652.88, 20,220.78 and 8,365.12 is: 11,543.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,652.88 : 20,220.78 = 8,365.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,652.88/20,220.78 = 8,365.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,652.88x = 20,220.78 × 8,365.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,652.88x = 169,149,251.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,149,251.19/14,652.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,543.75

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