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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,933.67, 20,607.32 and 8,560.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,933.67, 20,607.32 and 8,560.19 is: 11,812.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,933.67 : 20,607.32 = 8,560.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,933.67/20,607.32 = 8,560.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,933.67x = 20,607.32 × 8,560.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,933.67x = 176,402,428.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,402,428.75/14,933.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,812.40

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