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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,569.58, 20,099.13 and 8,597.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,569.58, 20,099.13 and 8,597.27 is: 11,860.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,569.58 : 20,099.13 = 8,597.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,569.58/20,099.13 = 8,597.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,569.58x = 20,099.13 × 8,597.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,569.58x = 172,797,546.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,797,546.88/14,569.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,860.16

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