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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,832.04, 20,467.62 and 8,545

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,832.04, 20,467.62 and 8,545 is: 11,791.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,832.04 : 20,467.62 = 8,545 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,832.04/20,467.62 = 8,545/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,832.04x = 20,467.62 × 8,545
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,832.04x = 174,895,812.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,895,812.90/14,832.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,791.76

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