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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,968.23, 20,656.05 and 8,595.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,968.23, 20,656.05 and 8,595.87 is: 11,862.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,968.23 : 20,656.05 = 8,595.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,968.23/20,656.05 = 8,595.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,968.23x = 20,656.05 × 8,595.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,968.23x = 177,556,720.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,556,720.51/14,968.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,862.24

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