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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,250.42, 19,664.55 and 8,584.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,250.42, 19,664.55 and 8,584.02 is: 11,845.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,250.42 : 19,664.55 = 8,584.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,250.42/19,664.55 = 8,584.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,250.42x = 19,664.55 × 8,584.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,250.42x = 168,800,890.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,800,890.49/14,250.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,845.33

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