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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,247.39, 19,660.44 and 8,581.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,247.39, 19,660.44 and 8,581.05 is: 11,841.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,247.39 : 19,660.44 = 8,581.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,247.39/19,660.44 = 8,581.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,247.39x = 19,660.44 × 8,581.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,247.39x = 168,707,218.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,707,218.66/14,247.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,841.27

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