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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,251.69, 19,663.99 and 8,584.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,251.69, 19,663.99 and 8,584.93 is: 11,845.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,251.69 : 19,663.99 = 8,584.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,251.69/19,663.99 = 8,584.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,251.69x = 19,663.99 × 8,584.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,251.69x = 168,813,977.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,813,977.67/14,251.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,845.19

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