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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,499.41, 20,008.24 and 8,529.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,499.41, 20,008.24 and 8,529.93 is: 11,770.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,499.41 : 20,008.24 = 8,529.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,499.41/20,008.24 = 8,529.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,499.41x = 20,008.24 × 8,529.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,499.41x = 170,668,743.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,668,743.93/14,499.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,770.74

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