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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,592.49, 20,132.95 and 8,626.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,592.49, 20,132.95 and 8,626.17 is: 11,901.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,592.49 : 20,132.95 = 8,626.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,592.49/20,132.95 = 8,626.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,592.49x = 20,132.95 × 8,626.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,592.49x = 173,670,249.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,670,249.30/14,592.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,901.34

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