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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,643.94, 20,207.88 and 8,593.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,643.94, 20,207.88 and 8,593.34 is: 11,858.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,643.94 : 20,207.88 = 8,593.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,643.94/20,207.88 = 8,593.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,643.94x = 20,207.88 × 8,593.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,643.94x = 173,653,183.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,653,183.52/14,643.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,858.36

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