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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,712.26, 20,302.90 and 8,088.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,712.26, 20,302.90 and 8,088.26 is: 11,161.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,712.26 : 20,302.90 = 8,088.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,712.26/20,302.90 = 8,088.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,712.26x = 20,302.90 × 8,088.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,712.26x = 164,215,133.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,215,133.95/14,712.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,161.79

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