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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,541.54, 20,067.94 and 8,254.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,541.54, 20,067.94 and 8,254.50 is: 11,391.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,541.54 : 20,067.94 = 8,254.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,541.54/20,067.94 = 8,254.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,541.54x = 20,067.94 × 8,254.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,541.54x = 165,650,810.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,650,810.73/14,541.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,391.56

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