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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,529.94, 20,051.13 and 8,561.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,529.94, 20,051.13 and 8,561.86 is: 11,815.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,529.94 : 20,051.13 = 8,561.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,529.94/20,051.13 = 8,561.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,529.94x = 20,051.13 × 8,561.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,529.94x = 171,674,967.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,674,967.90/14,529.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,815.26

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