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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,912.16, 20,580.96 and 8,623.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,912.16, 20,580.96 and 8,623.20 is: 11,901.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,912.16 : 20,580.96 = 8,623.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,912.16/20,580.96 = 8,623.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,912.16x = 20,580.96 × 8,623.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,912.16x = 177,473,734.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,473,734.27/14,912.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,901.28

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