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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,964.67, 20,645.44 and 8,588.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,964.67, 20,645.44 and 8,588.96 is: 11,849.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,964.67 : 20,645.44 = 8,588.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,964.67/20,645.44 = 8,588.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,964.67x = 20,645.44 × 8,588.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,964.67x = 177,322,858.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,322,858.34/14,964.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,849.43

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