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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,969.22, 20,655.27 and 8,596.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,969.22, 20,655.27 and 8,596.09 is: 11,861.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,969.22 : 20,655.27 = 8,596.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,969.22/20,655.27 = 8,596.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,969.22x = 20,655.27 × 8,596.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,969.22x = 177,554,559.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,554,559.89/14,969.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,861.31

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