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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,676, 20,252.88 and 8,052

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,676, 20,252.88 and 8,052 is: 11,111.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,676 : 20,252.88 = 8,052 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,676/20,252.88 = 8,052/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,676x = 20,252.88 × 8,052
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,676x = 163,076,189.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,076,189.76/14,676
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,111.76

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