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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,591.99, 20,132.27 and 8,625.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,591.99, 20,132.27 and 8,625.67 is: 11,900.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,591.99 : 20,132.27 = 8,625.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,591.99/20,132.27 = 8,625.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,591.99x = 20,132.27 × 8,625.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,591.99x = 173,654,173.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,654,173.58/14,591.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,900.65

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