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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,973.06, 20,663.76 and 8,601.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,973.06, 20,663.76 and 8,601.64 is: 11,870.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,973.06 : 20,663.76 = 8,601.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,973.06/20,663.76 = 8,601.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,973.06x = 20,663.76 × 8,601.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,973.06x = 177,742,224.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,742,224.57/14,973.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,870.80

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