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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,524.44, 20,036.34 and 8,555.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,524.44, 20,036.34 and 8,555.82 is: 11,802.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,524.44 : 20,036.34 = 8,555.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,524.44/20,036.34 = 8,555.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,524.44x = 20,036.34 × 8,555.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,524.44x = 171,427,318.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,427,318.50/14,524.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,802.68

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