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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,247.06, 19,652.72 and 8,577.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,247.06, 19,652.72 and 8,577.87 is: 11,832.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,247.06 : 19,652.72 = 8,577.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,247.06/19,652.72 = 8,577.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,247.06x = 19,652.72 × 8,577.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,247.06x = 168,578,477.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,578,477.31/14,247.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,832.51

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