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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,550.99, 20,082.98 and 8,582.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,550.99, 20,082.98 and 8,582.31 is: 11,845.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,550.99 : 20,082.98 = 8,582.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,550.99/20,082.98 = 8,582.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,550.99x = 20,082.98 × 8,582.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,550.99x = 172,358,360.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,358,360.08/14,550.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,845.13

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