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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,146.61, 19,517.02 and 8,766.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,146.61, 19,517.02 and 8,766.59 is: 12,094.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,146.61 : 19,517.02 = 8,766.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,146.61/19,517.02 = 8,766.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,146.61x = 19,517.02 × 8,766.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,146.61x = 171,097,592.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,097,592.86/14,146.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,094.60

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