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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,921.67, 20,594.82 and 8,552.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,921.67, 20,594.82 and 8,552.53 is: 11,804.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,921.67 : 20,594.82 = 8,552.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,921.67/20,594.82 = 8,552.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,921.67x = 20,594.82 × 8,552.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,921.67x = 176,137,775.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,137,775.41/14,921.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,804.16

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