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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,795.28, 20,416.86 and 8,507.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,795.28, 20,416.86 and 8,507.52 is: 11,740.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,795.28 : 20,416.86 = 8,507.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,795.28/20,416.86 = 8,507.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,795.28x = 20,416.86 × 8,507.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,795.28x = 173,696,844.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,696,844.79/14,795.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,740.02

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