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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,724.11, 20,316.52 and 8,757.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,724.11, 20,316.52 and 8,757.25 is: 12,083.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,724.11 : 20,316.52 = 8,757.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,724.11/20,316.52 = 8,757.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,724.11x = 20,316.52 × 8,757.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,724.11x = 177,916,804.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,916,804.93/14,724.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,083.36

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