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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,872.97, 20,525.26 and 8,158.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,872.97, 20,525.26 and 8,158.88 is: 11,259.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,872.97 : 20,525.26 = 8,158.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,872.97/20,525.26 = 8,158.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,872.97x = 20,525.26 × 8,158.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,872.97x = 167,463,030.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,463,030.68/14,872.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,259.56

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