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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,625.16, 20,179.62 and 8,653.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,625.16, 20,179.62 and 8,653.96 is: 11,940.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,625.16 : 20,179.62 = 8,653.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,625.16/20,179.62 = 8,653.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,625.16x = 20,179.62 × 8,653.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,625.16x = 174,633,624.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,633,624.30/14,625.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,940.63

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