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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,544.52, 20,072.22 and 8,579.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,544.52, 20,072.22 and 8,579.68 is: 11,840.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,544.52 : 20,072.22 = 8,579.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,544.52/20,072.22 = 8,579.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,544.52x = 20,072.22 × 8,579.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,544.52x = 172,213,224.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,213,224.49/14,544.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,840.42

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