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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,545.91, 20,073.98 and 8,258.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,545.91, 20,073.98 and 8,258.87 is: 11,397.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,545.91 : 20,073.98 = 8,258.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,545.91/20,073.98 = 8,258.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,545.91x = 20,073.98 × 8,258.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,545.91x = 165,788,349.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,788,349.91/14,545.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,397.59

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