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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,544.14, 20,067.78 and 8,573.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,544.14, 20,067.78 and 8,573.64 is: 11,829.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,544.14 : 20,067.78 = 8,573.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,544.14/20,067.78 = 8,573.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,544.14x = 20,067.78 × 8,573.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,544.14x = 172,053,921.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,053,921.32/14,544.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,829.78

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