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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,252.88, 19,669.17 and 8,593.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,252.88, 19,669.17 and 8,593.53 is: 11,859.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,252.88 : 19,669.17 = 8,593.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,252.88/19,669.17 = 8,593.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,252.88x = 19,669.17 × 8,593.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,252.88x = 169,027,602.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,027,602.47/14,252.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,859.19

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