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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,254.82, 19,668.30 and 8,588.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,254.82, 19,668.30 and 8,588.06 is: 11,849.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,254.82 : 19,668.30 = 8,588.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,254.82/19,668.30 = 8,588.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,254.82x = 19,668.30 × 8,588.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,254.82x = 168,912,540.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,912,540.50/14,254.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,849.50

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