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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,816.67, 20,447.06 and 8,529

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,816.67, 20,447.06 and 8,529 is: 11,770.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,816.67 : 20,447.06 = 8,529 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,816.67/20,447.06 = 8,529/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,816.67x = 20,447.06 × 8,529
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,816.67x = 174,392,932.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,392,932.10/14,816.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,770.05

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