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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,932.17, 20,605.25 and 8,558.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,932.17, 20,605.25 and 8,558.69 is: 11,810.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,932.17 : 20,605.25 = 8,558.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,932.17/20,605.25 = 8,558.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,932.17x = 20,605.25 × 8,558.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,932.17x = 176,353,865.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,353,865.49/14,932.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,810.33

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