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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,254.20, 19,659.87 and 8,583.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,254.20, 19,659.87 and 8,583.03 is: 11,838.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,254.20 : 19,659.87 = 8,583.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,254.20/19,659.87 = 8,583.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,254.20x = 19,659.87 × 8,583.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,254.20x = 168,741,254.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,741,254.01/14,254.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,838.00

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