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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,812.31, 20,441.00 and 8,524.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,812.31, 20,441.00 and 8,524.69 is: 11,764.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,812.31 : 20,441.00 = 8,524.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,812.31/20,441.00 = 8,524.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,812.31x = 20,441.00 × 8,524.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,812.31x = 174,253,158.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,253,158.50/14,812.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,764.08

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