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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,909.79, 20,573.96 and 8,620.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,909.79, 20,573.96 and 8,620.95 is: 11,896.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,909.79 : 20,573.96 = 8,620.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,909.79/20,573.96 = 8,620.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,909.79x = 20,573.96 × 8,620.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,909.79x = 177,367,037.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,367,037.36/14,909.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,896.01

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