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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,961.96, 20,650.50 and 8,592.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,961.96, 20,650.50 and 8,592.84 is: 11,859.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,961.96 : 20,650.50 = 8,592.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,961.96/20,650.50 = 8,592.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,961.96x = 20,650.50 × 8,592.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,961.96x = 177,446,442.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,446,442.42/14,961.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,859.84

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