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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,206.40, 19,607.52 and 8,545.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,206.40, 19,607.52 and 8,545.76 is: 11,794.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,206.40 : 19,607.52 = 8,545.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,206.40/19,607.52 = 8,545.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,206.40x = 19,607.52 × 8,545.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,206.40x = 167,561,160.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,561,160.12/14,206.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,794.77

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