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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,173.08, 19,562.22 and 8,583

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,173.08, 19,562.22 and 8,583 is: 11,846.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,173.08 : 19,562.22 = 8,583 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,173.08/19,562.22 = 8,583/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,173.08x = 19,562.22 × 8,583
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,173.08x = 167,902,534.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,902,534.26/14,173.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,846.58

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