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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,811.48, 20,444.40 and 8,528.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,811.48, 20,444.40 and 8,528.04 is: 11,771.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,811.48 : 20,444.40 = 8,528.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,811.48/20,444.40 = 8,528.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,811.48x = 20,444.40 × 8,528.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,811.48x = 174,350,660.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,350,660.98/14,811.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,771.32

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