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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,675.94, 20,252.34 and 8,302.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,675.94, 20,252.34 and 8,302.05 is: 11,456.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,675.94 : 20,252.34 = 8,302.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,675.94/20,252.34 = 8,302.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,675.94x = 20,252.34 × 8,302.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,675.94x = 168,135,939.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,135,939.30/14,675.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,456.57

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