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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,609.02, 20,158.96 and 8,639.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,609.02, 20,158.96 and 8,639.52 is: 11,921.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,609.02 : 20,158.96 = 8,639.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,609.02/20,158.96 = 8,639.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,609.02x = 20,158.96 × 8,639.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,609.02x = 174,163,788.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,163,788.50/14,609.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,921.66

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