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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,558.04, 20,097.48 and 8,591.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,558.04, 20,097.48 and 8,591.52 is: 11,860.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,558.04 : 20,097.48 = 8,591.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,558.04/20,097.48 = 8,591.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,558.04x = 20,097.48 × 8,591.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,558.04x = 172,667,901.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,667,901.37/14,558.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,860.66

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