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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,759.52, 20,368.08 and 8,045.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,759.52, 20,368.08 and 8,045.52 is: 11,102.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,759.52 : 20,368.08 = 8,045.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,759.52/20,368.08 = 8,045.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,759.52x = 20,368.08 × 8,045.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,759.52x = 163,871,795.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,871,795.00/14,759.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,102.79

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