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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,967.85, 20,657.01 and 8,595.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,967.85, 20,657.01 and 8,595.27 is: 11,862.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,967.85 : 20,657.01 = 8,595.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,967.85/20,657.01 = 8,595.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,967.85x = 20,657.01 × 8,595.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,967.85x = 177,552,651.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,552,651.47/14,967.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,862.27

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