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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,592, 20,142.08 and 8,704

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,592, 20,142.08 and 8,704 is: 12,014.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,592 : 20,142.08 = 8,704 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,592/20,142.08 = 8,704/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,592x = 20,142.08 × 8,704
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,592x = 175,316,664.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,316,664.32/14,592
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,014.57

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