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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,497.76, 20,005.04 and 8,527.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,497.76, 20,005.04 and 8,527.25 is: 11,766.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,497.76 : 20,005.04 = 8,527.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,497.76/20,005.04 = 8,527.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,497.76x = 20,005.04 × 8,527.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,497.76x = 170,587,909.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,587,909.70/14,497.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,766.50

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