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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,554.46, 20,084.28 and 8,588

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,554.46, 20,084.28 and 8,588 is: 11,850.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,554.46 : 20,084.28 = 8,588 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,554.46/20,084.28 = 8,588/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,554.46x = 20,084.28 × 8,588
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,554.46x = 172,483,796.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,483,796.64/14,554.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,850.92

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