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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,907.59, 20,571.47 and 8,193.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,907.59, 20,571.47 and 8,193.07 is: 11,305.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,907.59 : 20,571.47 = 8,193.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,907.59/20,571.47 = 8,193.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,907.59x = 20,571.47 × 8,193.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,907.59x = 168,543,493.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,543,493.71/14,907.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,305.88

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