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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,176.08, 19,566.36 and 8,586

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,176.08, 19,566.36 and 8,586 is: 11,850.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,176.08 : 19,566.36 = 8,586 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,176.08/19,566.36 = 8,586/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,176.08x = 19,566.36 × 8,586
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,176.08x = 167,996,766.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,996,766.96/14,176.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,850.72

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