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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,873.63, 20,526.21 and 8,586

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,873.63, 20,526.21 and 8,586 is: 11,849.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,873.63 : 20,526.21 = 8,586 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,873.63/20,526.21 = 8,586/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,873.63x = 20,526.21 × 8,586
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,873.63x = 176,238,039.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,238,039.06/14,873.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,849.03

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