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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,256.34, 19,681.46 and 8,592.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,256.34, 19,681.46 and 8,592.09 is: 11,861.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,256.34 : 19,681.46 = 8,592.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,256.34/19,681.46 = 8,592.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,256.34x = 19,681.46 × 8,592.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,256.34x = 169,104,911.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,104,911.26/14,256.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,861.74

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