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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,923.98, 20,591.87 and 8,632.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,923.98, 20,591.87 and 8,632.71 is: 11,911.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,923.98 : 20,591.87 = 8,632.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,923.98/20,591.87 = 8,632.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,923.98x = 20,591.87 × 8,632.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,923.98x = 177,763,598.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,763,598.90/14,923.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,911.27

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