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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,604.03, 20,152.40 and 8,635.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,604.03, 20,152.40 and 8,635.95 is: 11,916.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,604.03 : 20,152.40 = 8,635.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,604.03/20,152.40 = 8,635.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,604.03x = 20,152.40 × 8,635.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,604.03x = 174,035,075.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,035,075.60/14,604.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,916.92

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