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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,599.81, 20,148.23 and 8,636.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,599.81, 20,148.23 and 8,636.59 is: 11,918.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,599.81 : 20,148.23 = 8,636.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,599.81/20,148.23 = 8,636.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,599.81x = 20,148.23 × 8,636.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,599.81x = 174,012,001.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,012,001.74/14,599.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,918.79

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