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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,174.08, 19,563.60 and 8,584

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,174.08, 19,563.60 and 8,584 is: 11,847.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,174.08 : 19,563.60 = 8,584 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,174.08/19,563.60 = 8,584/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,174.08x = 19,563.60 × 8,584
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,174.08x = 167,933,942.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,933,942.40/14,174.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,847.96

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