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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,518.32, 20,029.52 and 8,540.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,518.32, 20,029.52 and 8,540.52 is: 11,782.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,518.32 : 20,029.52 = 8,540.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,518.32/20,029.52 = 8,540.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,518.32x = 20,029.52 × 8,540.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,518.32x = 171,062,473.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,062,473.45/14,518.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,782.53

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