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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,255.88, 19,673.31 and 8,596.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,255.88, 19,673.31 and 8,596.53 is: 11,863.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,255.88 : 19,673.31 = 8,596.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,255.88/19,673.31 = 8,596.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,255.88x = 19,673.31 × 8,596.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,255.88x = 169,122,199.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,122,199.61/14,255.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,863.33

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