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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,945.41, 20,623.88 and 8,571.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,945.41, 20,623.88 and 8,571.68 is: 11,828.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,945.41 : 20,623.88 = 8,571.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,945.41/20,623.88 = 8,571.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,945.41x = 20,623.88 × 8,571.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,945.41x = 176,781,211.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,781,211.66/14,945.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,828.46

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