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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,498.82, 20,007.96 and 8,529.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,498.82, 20,007.96 and 8,529.12 is: 11,769.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,498.82 : 20,007.96 = 8,529.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,498.82/20,007.96 = 8,529.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,498.82x = 20,007.96 × 8,529.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,498.82x = 170,650,291.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,650,291.80/14,498.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,769.94

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