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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,158.56, 19,539.84 and 8,493.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,158.56, 19,539.84 and 8,493.56 is: 11,721.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,158.56 : 19,539.84 = 8,493.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,158.56/19,539.84 = 8,493.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,158.56x = 19,539.84 × 8,493.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,158.56x = 165,962,705.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,962,705.73/14,158.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,721.72

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