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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,868.76, 20,520.66 and 8,581

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,868.76, 20,520.66 and 8,581 is: 11,842.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,868.76 : 20,520.66 = 8,581 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,868.76/20,520.66 = 8,581/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,868.76x = 20,520.66 × 8,581
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,868.76x = 176,087,783.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,087,783.46/14,868.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,842.80

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