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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,872.72, 20,524.20 and 8,158.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,872.72, 20,524.20 and 8,158.22 is: 11,258.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,872.72 : 20,524.20 = 8,158.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,872.72/20,524.20 = 8,158.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,872.72x = 20,524.20 × 8,158.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,872.72x = 167,440,938.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,440,938.92/14,872.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,258.26

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