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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,547.94, 20,078.58 and 8,581.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,547.94, 20,078.58 and 8,581.07 is: 11,843.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,547.94 : 20,078.58 = 8,581.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,547.94/20,078.58 = 8,581.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,547.94x = 20,078.58 × 8,581.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,547.94x = 172,295,782.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,295,782.86/14,547.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,843.31

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