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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,252.69, 19,665.37 and 8,585.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,252.69, 19,665.37 and 8,585.93 is: 11,846.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,252.69 : 19,665.37 = 8,585.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,252.69/19,665.37 = 8,585.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,252.69x = 19,665.37 × 8,585.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,252.69x = 168,845,490.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,845,490.24/14,252.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,846.57

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