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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,544.39, 20,068.77 and 8,573.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,544.39, 20,068.77 and 8,573.88 is: 11,830.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,544.39 : 20,068.77 = 8,573.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,544.39/20,068.77 = 8,573.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,544.39x = 20,068.77 × 8,573.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,544.39x = 172,067,225.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,067,225.73/14,544.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,830.49

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