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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,512.75, 20,029.49 and 8,544.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,512.75, 20,029.49 and 8,544.97 is: 11,793.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,512.75 : 20,029.49 = 8,544.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,512.75/20,029.49 = 8,544.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,512.75x = 20,029.49 × 8,544.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,512.75x = 171,151,391.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,151,391.17/14,512.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,793.17

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