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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,925.62, 20,596.38 and 8,551.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,925.62, 20,596.38 and 8,551.46 is: 11,800.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,925.62 : 20,596.38 = 8,551.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,925.62/20,596.38 = 8,551.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,925.62x = 20,596.38 × 8,551.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,925.62x = 176,129,119.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,129,119.71/14,925.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,800.46

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