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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,498.66, 20,007.20 and 8,529.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,498.66, 20,007.20 and 8,529.17 is: 11,769.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,498.66 : 20,007.20 = 8,529.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,498.66/20,007.20 = 8,529.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,498.66x = 20,007.20 × 8,529.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,498.66x = 170,644,860.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,644,860.04/14,498.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,769.70

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