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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,255.44, 19,671.46 and 8,589.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,255.44, 19,671.46 and 8,589.04 is: 11,852.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,255.44 : 19,671.46 = 8,589.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,255.44/19,671.46 = 8,589.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,255.44x = 19,671.46 × 8,589.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,255.44x = 168,958,956.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,958,956.80/14,255.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,852.24

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