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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,255.55, 19,663.32 and 8,586.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,255.55, 19,663.32 and 8,586.39 is: 11,843.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,255.55 : 19,663.32 = 8,586.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,255.55/19,663.32 = 8,586.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,255.55x = 19,663.32 × 8,586.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,255.55x = 168,836,934.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,836,934.21/14,255.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,843.59

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