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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,495.31, 20,007.47 and 8,528.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,495.31, 20,007.47 and 8,528.90 is: 11,772.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,495.31 : 20,007.47 = 8,528.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,495.31/20,007.47 = 8,528.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,495.31x = 20,007.47 × 8,528.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,495.31x = 170,641,800.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,641,800.98/14,495.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,772.21

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