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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,210.76, 19,607.52 and 8,543.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,210.76, 19,607.52 and 8,543.64 is: 11,788.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,210.76 : 19,607.52 = 8,543.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,210.76/19,607.52 = 8,543.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,210.76x = 19,607.52 × 8,543.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,210.76x = 167,519,592.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,519,592.17/14,210.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,788.22

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