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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,577.08, 20,116.23 and 8,289.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,577.08, 20,116.23 and 8,289.45 is: 11,439.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,577.08 : 20,116.23 = 8,289.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,577.08/20,116.23 = 8,289.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,577.08x = 20,116.23 × 8,289.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,577.08x = 166,752,482.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,752,482.77/14,577.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,439.37

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