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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,498.11, 20,007.05 and 8,530.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,498.11, 20,007.05 and 8,530.16 is: 11,771.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,498.11 : 20,007.05 = 8,530.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,498.11/20,007.05 = 8,530.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,498.11x = 20,007.05 × 8,530.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,498.11x = 170,663,454.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,663,454.48/14,498.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,771.43

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