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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,966.95, 20,657.38 and 8,597.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,966.95, 20,657.38 and 8,597.91 is: 11,866.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,966.95 : 20,657.38 = 8,597.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,966.95/20,657.38 = 8,597.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,966.95x = 20,657.38 × 8,597.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,966.95x = 177,610,216.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,610,216.61/14,966.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,866.83

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