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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,252.58, 19,671.93 and 8,662.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,252.58, 19,671.93 and 8,662.50 is: 11,956.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,252.58 : 19,671.93 = 8,662.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,252.58/19,671.93 = 8,662.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,252.58x = 19,671.93 × 8,662.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,252.58x = 170,408,093.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,408,093.63/14,252.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,956.30

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