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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,520.63, 20,037.55 and 8,551.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,520.63, 20,037.55 and 8,551.14 is: 11,800.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,520.63 : 20,037.55 = 8,551.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,520.63/20,037.55 = 8,551.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,520.63x = 20,037.55 × 8,551.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,520.63x = 171,343,895.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,343,895.31/14,520.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,800.03

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