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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,614.17, 20,169.99 and 8,567.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,614.17, 20,169.99 and 8,567.79 is: 11,824.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,614.17 : 20,169.99 = 8,567.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,614.17/20,169.99 = 8,567.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,614.17x = 20,169.99 × 8,567.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,614.17x = 172,812,238.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,812,238.62/14,614.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,824.98

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