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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,577.48, 20,116.98 and 8,289.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,577.48, 20,116.98 and 8,289.72 is: 11,439.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,577.48 : 20,116.98 = 8,289.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,577.48/20,116.98 = 8,289.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,577.48x = 20,116.98 × 8,289.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,577.48x = 166,764,131.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,764,131.45/14,577.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,439.85

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