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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,942.43, 20,615.99 and 8,653.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,942.43, 20,615.99 and 8,653.59 is: 11,939.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,942.43 : 20,615.99 = 8,653.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,942.43/20,615.99 = 8,653.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,942.43x = 20,615.99 × 8,653.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,942.43x = 178,402,281.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,402,281.64/14,942.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,939.31

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