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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,755.25, 20,362.25 and 8,131.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,755.25, 20,362.25 and 8,131.25 is: 11,221.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,755.25 : 20,362.25 = 8,131.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,755.25/20,362.25 = 8,131.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,755.25x = 20,362.25 × 8,131.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,755.25x = 165,570,504.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,570,504.66/14,755.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,221.13

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