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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,135.58, 19,506.72 and 8,473.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,135.58, 19,506.72 and 8,473.53 is: 11,693.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,135.58 : 19,506.72 = 8,473.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,135.58/19,506.72 = 8,473.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,135.58x = 19,506.72 × 8,473.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,135.58x = 165,290,777.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,290,777.12/14,135.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,693.24

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