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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,553.72, 20,083.44 and 8,588.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,553.72, 20,083.44 and 8,588.88 is: 11,852.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,553.72 : 20,083.44 = 8,588.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,553.72/20,083.44 = 8,588.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,553.72x = 20,083.44 × 8,588.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,553.72x = 172,494,256.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,494,256.15/14,553.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,852.25

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