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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,755.56, 20,362.41 and 8,041.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,755.56, 20,362.41 and 8,041.25 is: 11,096.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,755.56 : 20,362.41 = 8,041.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,755.56/20,362.41 = 8,041.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,755.56x = 20,362.41 × 8,041.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,755.56x = 163,739,127.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,739,127.60/14,755.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,096.77

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