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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,748, 20,352.24 and 8,124

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,748, 20,352.24 and 8,124 is: 11,211.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,748 : 20,352.24 = 8,124 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,748/20,352.24 = 8,124/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,748x = 20,352.24 × 8,124
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,748x = 165,341,597.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,341,597.76/14,748
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,211.12

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