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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,588.53, 20,132.42 and 8,845.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,588.53, 20,132.42 and 8,845.83 is: 12,207.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,588.53 : 20,132.42 = 8,845.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,588.53/20,132.42 = 8,845.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,588.53x = 20,132.42 × 8,845.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,588.53x = 178,087,920.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,087,920.58/14,588.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,207.40

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