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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,568.08, 20,097.06 and 8,595.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,568.08, 20,097.06 and 8,595.77 is: 11,858.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,568.08 : 20,097.06 = 8,595.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,568.08/20,097.06 = 8,595.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,568.08x = 20,097.06 × 8,595.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,568.08x = 172,749,604.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,749,604.95/14,568.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,858.09

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