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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,597.59, 20,145.08 and 8,932.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,597.59, 20,145.08 and 8,932.24 is: 12,326.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,597.59 : 20,145.08 = 8,932.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,597.59/20,145.08 = 8,932.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,597.59x = 20,145.08 × 8,932.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,597.59x = 179,940,573.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,940,573.33/14,597.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,326.73

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