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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,511.59, 20,024.48 and 8,542.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,511.59, 20,024.48 and 8,542.90 is: 11,788.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,511.59 : 20,024.48 = 8,542.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,511.59/20,024.48 = 8,542.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,511.59x = 20,024.48 × 8,542.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,511.59x = 171,067,130.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,067,130.19/14,511.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,788.31

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