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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,592.93, 20,138.74 and 8,629.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,592.93, 20,138.74 and 8,629.71 is: 11,909.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,592.93 : 20,138.74 = 8,629.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,592.93/20,138.74 = 8,629.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,592.93x = 20,138.74 × 8,629.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,592.93x = 173,791,464.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,791,464.39/14,592.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,909.29

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