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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,977.44, 20,668.52 and 8,606.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,977.44, 20,668.52 and 8,606.09 is: 11,876.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,977.44 : 20,668.52 = 8,606.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,977.44/20,668.52 = 8,606.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,977.44x = 20,668.52 × 8,606.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,977.44x = 177,874,996.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,874,996.91/14,977.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,876.19

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