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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,901.44, 20,564.55 and 8,529.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,901.44, 20,564.55 and 8,529.03 is: 11,770.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,901.44 : 20,564.55 = 8,529.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,901.44/20,564.55 = 8,529.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,901.44x = 20,564.55 × 8,529.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,901.44x = 175,395,663.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,395,663.89/14,901.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,770.39

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