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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,968.30, 20,657.64 and 8,595.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,968.30, 20,657.64 and 8,595.72 is: 11,862.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,968.30 : 20,657.64 = 8,595.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,968.30/20,657.64 = 8,595.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,968.30x = 20,657.64 × 8,595.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,968.30x = 177,567,289.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,567,289.30/14,968.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,862.89

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