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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,888.91, 20,546.71 and 8,601.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,888.91, 20,546.71 and 8,601.29 is: 11,869.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,888.91 : 20,546.71 = 8,601.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,888.91/20,546.71 = 8,601.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,888.91x = 20,546.71 × 8,601.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,888.91x = 176,728,108.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,728,108.52/14,888.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,869.78

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