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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,919.96, 20,584.62 and 8,627.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,919.96, 20,584.62 and 8,627.88 is: 11,903.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,919.96 : 20,584.62 = 8,627.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,919.96/20,584.62 = 8,627.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,919.96x = 20,584.62 × 8,627.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,919.96x = 177,601,631.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,601,631.21/14,919.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,903.63

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