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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,762.88, 20,372 and 8,388.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,762.88, 20,372 and 8,388.64 is: 11,575.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,762.88 : 20,372 = 8,388.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,762.88/20,372 = 8,388.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,762.88x = 20,372 × 8,388.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,762.88x = 170,893,374.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,893,374.08/14,762.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,575.88

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