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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,791.92, 20,409.48 and 8,825.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,791.92, 20,409.48 and 8,825.52 is: 12,177.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,791.92 : 20,409.48 = 8,825.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,791.92/20,409.48 = 8,825.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,791.92x = 20,409.48 × 8,825.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,791.92x = 180,124,273.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,124,273.93/14,791.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,177.21

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