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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,590.26, 20,133.36 and 8,622.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,590.26, 20,133.36 and 8,622.18 is: 11,897.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,590.26 : 20,133.36 = 8,622.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,590.26/20,133.36 = 8,622.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,590.26x = 20,133.36 × 8,622.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,590.26x = 173,593,453.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,593,453.92/14,590.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,897.90

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