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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,180, 19,569.96 and 8,591.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,180, 19,569.96 and 8,591.12 is: 11,856.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,180 : 19,569.96 = 8,591.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,180/19,569.96 = 8,591.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,180x = 19,569.96 × 8,591.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,180x = 168,127,874.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,127,874.76/14,180
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,856.69

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