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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,252.54, 19,659.20 and 8,583.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,252.54, 19,659.20 and 8,583.39 is: 11,839.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,252.54 : 19,659.20 = 8,583.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,252.54/19,659.20 = 8,583.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,252.54x = 19,659.20 × 8,583.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,252.54x = 168,742,537.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,742,537.77/14,252.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,839.48

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