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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,253.08, 19,672.62 and 8,663

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,253.08, 19,672.62 and 8,663 is: 11,956.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,253.08 : 19,672.62 = 8,663 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,253.08/19,672.62 = 8,663/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,253.08x = 19,672.62 × 8,663
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,253.08x = 170,423,907.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,423,907.06/14,253.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,956.99

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