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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,577.60, 20,117.04 and 8,289.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,577.60, 20,117.04 and 8,289.60 is: 11,439.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,577.60 : 20,117.04 = 8,289.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,577.60/20,117.04 = 8,289.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,577.60x = 20,117.04 × 8,289.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,577.60x = 166,762,214.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,762,214.78/14,577.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,439.62

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