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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,591.08, 20,135.01 and 8,217.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,591.08, 20,135.01 and 8,217.73 is: 11,340.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,591.08 : 20,135.01 = 8,217.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,591.08/20,135.01 = 8,217.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,591.08x = 20,135.01 × 8,217.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,591.08x = 165,464,075.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,464,075.73/14,591.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,340.08

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