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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,592.78, 20,137.20 and 8,625

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,592.78, 20,137.20 and 8,625 is: 11,902.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,592.78 : 20,137.20 = 8,625 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,592.78/20,137.20 = 8,625/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,592.78x = 20,137.20 × 8,625
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,592.78x = 173,683,350
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,683,350/14,592.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,902.01

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