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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,865.59, 20,514.35 and 8,577.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,865.59, 20,514.35 and 8,577.83 is: 11,837.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,865.59 : 20,514.35 = 8,577.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,865.59/20,514.35 = 8,577.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,865.59x = 20,514.35 × 8,577.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,865.59x = 175,968,563.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,968,563.97/14,865.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,837.31

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