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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,595.23, 20,141.63 and 8,544.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,595.23, 20,141.63 and 8,544.08 is: 11,790.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,595.23 : 20,141.63 = 8,544.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,595.23/20,141.63 = 8,544.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,595.23x = 20,141.63 × 8,544.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,595.23x = 172,091,554.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,091,554.62/14,595.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,790.95

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