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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,899.43, 20,565.35 and 8,529.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,899.43, 20,565.35 and 8,529.59 is: 11,773.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,899.43 : 20,565.35 = 8,529.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,899.43/20,565.35 = 8,529.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,899.43x = 20,565.35 × 8,529.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,899.43x = 175,413,858.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,413,858.23/14,899.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,773.20

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