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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,565.78, 20,104.66 and 8,599.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,565.78, 20,104.66 and 8,599.52 is: 11,869.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,565.78 : 20,104.66 = 8,599.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,565.78/20,104.66 = 8,599.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,565.78x = 20,104.66 × 8,599.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,565.78x = 172,890,425.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,890,425.76/14,565.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,869.63

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