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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,750.52, 20,355.82 and 8,376.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,750.52, 20,355.82 and 8,376.88 is: 11,560.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,750.52 : 20,355.82 = 8,376.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,750.52/20,355.82 = 8,376.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,750.52x = 20,355.82 × 8,376.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,750.52x = 170,518,261.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,518,261.44/14,750.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,560.15

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