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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,187.62, 19,576.58 and 8,598.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,187.62, 19,576.58 and 8,598.62 is: 11,864.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,187.62 : 19,576.58 = 8,598.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,187.62/19,576.58 = 8,598.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,187.62x = 19,576.58 × 8,598.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,187.62x = 168,331,578.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,331,578.27/14,187.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,864.68

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