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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,906.52, 20,570.76 and 8,618.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,906.52, 20,570.76 and 8,618.76 is: 11,893.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,906.52 : 20,570.76 = 8,618.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,906.52/20,570.76 = 8,618.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,906.52x = 20,570.76 × 8,618.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,906.52x = 177,294,443.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,294,443.46/14,906.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,893.75

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