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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,580.62, 20,114.43 and 8,608.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,580.62, 20,114.43 and 8,608.22 is: 11,875.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,580.62 : 20,114.43 = 8,608.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,580.62/20,114.43 = 8,608.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,580.62x = 20,114.43 × 8,608.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,580.62x = 173,149,438.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,149,438.61/14,580.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,875.31

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