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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,817.52, 20,449.92 and 8,445.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,817.52, 20,449.92 and 8,445.04 is: 11,655.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,817.52 : 20,449.92 = 8,445.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,817.52/20,449.92 = 8,445.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,817.52x = 20,449.92 × 8,445.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,817.52x = 172,700,392.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,700,392.40/14,817.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,655.15

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