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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,868.01, 20,517.73 and 8,580.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,868.01, 20,517.73 and 8,580.25 is: 11,840.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,868.01 : 20,517.73 = 8,580.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,868.01/20,517.73 = 8,580.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,868.01x = 20,517.73 × 8,580.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,868.01x = 176,047,252.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,047,252.83/14,868.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,840.67

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