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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,752.48, 20,357.52 and 8,784.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,752.48, 20,357.52 and 8,784.64 is: 12,122.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,752.48 : 20,357.52 = 8,784.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,752.48/20,357.52 = 8,784.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,752.48x = 20,357.52 × 8,784.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,752.48x = 178,833,484.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,833,484.49/14,752.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,122.27

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