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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,525.41, 20,038.40 and 8,554.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,525.41, 20,038.40 and 8,554.22 is: 11,800.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,525.41 : 20,038.40 = 8,554.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,525.41/20,038.40 = 8,554.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,525.41x = 20,038.40 × 8,554.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,525.41x = 171,412,803.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,412,803.24/14,525.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,800.89

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