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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,594.61, 20,133.34 and 8,623.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,594.61, 20,133.34 and 8,623.39 is: 11,896.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,594.61 : 20,133.34 = 8,623.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,594.61/20,133.34 = 8,623.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,594.61x = 20,133.34 × 8,623.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,594.61x = 173,617,642.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,617,642.82/14,594.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,896.01

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