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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,535.36, 20,059.32 and 8,572.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,535.36, 20,059.32 and 8,572.16 is: 11,829.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,535.36 : 20,059.32 = 8,572.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,535.36/20,059.32 = 8,572.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,535.36x = 20,059.32 × 8,572.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,535.36x = 171,951,700.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,951,700.53/14,535.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,829.89

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