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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,932.06, 20,606.69 and 8,559.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,932.06, 20,606.69 and 8,559.25 is: 11,812.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,932.06 : 20,606.69 = 8,559.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,932.06/20,606.69 = 8,559.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,932.06x = 20,606.69 × 8,559.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,932.06x = 176,377,811.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,377,811.38/14,932.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,812.02

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