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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,521.25, 20,036.24 and 8,550.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,521.25, 20,036.24 and 8,550.74 is: 11,798.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,521.25 : 20,036.24 = 8,550.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,521.25/20,036.24 = 8,550.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,521.25x = 20,036.24 × 8,550.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,521.25x = 171,324,678.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,324,678.82/14,521.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,798.20

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