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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,623.36, 20,171.94 and 8,654.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,623.36, 20,171.94 and 8,654.08 is: 11,937.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,623.36 : 20,171.94 = 8,654.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,623.36/20,171.94 = 8,654.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,623.36x = 20,171.94 × 8,654.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,623.36x = 174,569,582.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,569,582.52/14,623.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,937.72

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