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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,925.99, 20,597.04 and 8,553.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,925.99, 20,597.04 and 8,553.72 is: 11,803.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,925.99 : 20,597.04 = 8,553.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,925.99/20,597.04 = 8,553.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,925.99x = 20,597.04 × 8,553.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,925.99x = 176,181,312.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,181,312.99/14,925.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,803.66

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