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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,971.47, 20,659.91 and 8,593.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,971.47, 20,659.91 and 8,593.64 is: 11,858.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,971.47 : 20,659.91 = 8,593.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,971.47/20,659.91 = 8,593.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,971.47x = 20,659.91 × 8,593.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,971.47x = 177,543,682.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,543,682.70/14,971.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,858.80

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