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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,825.89, 20,459.54 and 8,452.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,825.89, 20,459.54 and 8,452.27 is: 11,664.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,825.89 : 20,459.54 = 8,452.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,825.89/20,459.54 = 8,452.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,825.89x = 20,459.54 × 8,452.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,825.89x = 172,929,612.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,929,612.86/14,825.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,664.03

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