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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,975.04, 19,285.68 and 8,595.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,975.04, 19,285.68 and 8,595.92 is: 11,862.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,975.04 : 19,285.68 = 8,595.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,975.04/19,285.68 = 8,595.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,975.04x = 19,285.68 × 8,595.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,975.04x = 165,778,162.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,778,162.43/13,975.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,862.45

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