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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,591.19, 20,135.83 and 8,625.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,591.19, 20,135.83 and 8,625.01 is: 11,902.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,591.19 : 20,135.83 = 8,625.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,591.19/20,135.83 = 8,625.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,591.19x = 20,135.83 × 8,625.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,591.19x = 173,671,691.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,671,691.98/14,591.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,902.50

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