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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,544.08, 20,075.64 and 8,577.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,544.08, 20,075.64 and 8,577.44 is: 11,839.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,544.08 : 20,075.64 = 8,577.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,544.08/20,075.64 = 8,577.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,544.08x = 20,075.64 × 8,577.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,544.08x = 172,197,597.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,197,597.56/14,544.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,839.70

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