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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,172.24, 19,558.08 and 8,580

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,172.24, 19,558.08 and 8,580 is: 11,840.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,172.24 : 19,558.08 = 8,580 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,172.24/19,558.08 = 8,580/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,172.24x = 19,558.08 × 8,580
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,172.24x = 167,808,326.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,808,326.40/14,172.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,840.64

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