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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,872.61, 20,524.02 and 8,066.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,872.61, 20,524.02 and 8,066.52 is: 11,131.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,872.61 : 20,524.02 = 8,066.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,872.61/20,524.02 = 8,066.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,872.61x = 20,524.02 × 8,066.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,872.61x = 165,557,417.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,557,417.81/14,872.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,131.70

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