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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,544.18, 20,065.94 and 8,574.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,544.18, 20,065.94 and 8,574.59 is: 11,829.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,544.18 : 20,065.94 = 8,574.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,544.18/20,065.94 = 8,574.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,544.18x = 20,065.94 × 8,574.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,544.18x = 172,057,065.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,057,065.26/14,544.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,829.96

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