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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,187.84, 19,575.36 and 8,594.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,187.84, 19,575.36 and 8,594.88 is: 11,858.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,187.84 : 19,575.36 = 8,594.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,187.84/19,575.36 = 8,594.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,187.84x = 19,575.36 × 8,594.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,187.84x = 168,247,870.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,247,870.16/14,187.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,858.60

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