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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,256.52, 19,674.74 and 8,593.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,256.52, 19,674.74 and 8,593.07 is: 11,858.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,256.52 : 19,674.74 = 8,593.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,256.52/19,674.74 = 8,593.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,256.52x = 19,674.74 × 8,593.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,256.52x = 169,066,341.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,066,341.16/14,256.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,858.88

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