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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,592.19, 20,137.21 and 8,626.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,592.19, 20,137.21 and 8,626.01 is: 11,903.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,592.19 : 20,137.21 = 8,626.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,592.19/20,137.21 = 8,626.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,592.19x = 20,137.21 × 8,626.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,592.19x = 173,703,731.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,703,731.70/14,592.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,903.88

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