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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,497.24, 20,005.86 and 8,527.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,497.24, 20,005.86 and 8,527.60 is: 11,767.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,497.24 : 20,005.86 = 8,527.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,497.24/20,005.86 = 8,527.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,497.24x = 20,005.86 × 8,527.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,497.24x = 170,601,971.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,601,971.74/14,497.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,767.89

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