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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,541.19, 20,067.28 and 8,577.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,541.19, 20,067.28 and 8,577.97 is: 11,837.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,541.19 : 20,067.28 = 8,577.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,541.19/20,067.28 = 8,577.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,541.19x = 20,067.28 × 8,577.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,541.19x = 172,136,454.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,136,454.21/14,541.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,837.85

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