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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,607.54, 20,168.13 and 8,641.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,607.54, 20,168.13 and 8,641.12 is: 11,930.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,607.54 : 20,168.13 = 8,641.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,607.54/20,168.13 = 8,641.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,607.54x = 20,168.13 × 8,641.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,607.54x = 174,275,231.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,275,231.51/14,607.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,930.50

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