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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,656.59, 20,226.12 and 8,605.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,656.59, 20,226.12 and 8,605.66 is: 11,875.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,656.59 : 20,226.12 = 8,605.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,656.59/20,226.12 = 8,605.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,656.59x = 20,226.12 × 8,605.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,656.59x = 174,059,111.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,059,111.84/14,656.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,875.83

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