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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,521.41, 20,037.17 and 8,552.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,521.41, 20,037.17 and 8,552.27 is: 11,800.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,521.41 : 20,037.17 = 8,552.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,521.41/20,037.17 = 8,552.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,521.41x = 20,037.17 × 8,552.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,521.41x = 171,363,287.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,363,287.88/14,521.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,800.73

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