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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,204.54, 19,599.97 and 8,537.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,204.54, 19,599.97 and 8,537.93 is: 11,780.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,204.54 : 19,599.97 = 8,537.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,204.54/19,599.97 = 8,537.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,204.54x = 19,599.97 × 8,537.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,204.54x = 167,343,171.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,343,171.86/14,204.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,780.96

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