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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,575.72, 20,105.10 and 8,607.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,575.72, 20,105.10 and 8,607.02 is: 11,872.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,575.72 : 20,105.10 = 8,607.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,575.72/20,105.10 = 8,607.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,575.72x = 20,105.10 × 8,607.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,575.72x = 173,044,997.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,044,997.80/14,575.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,872.14

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