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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,257.89, 19,681.11 and 8,593.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,257.89, 19,681.11 and 8,593.02 is: 11,861.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,257.89 : 19,681.11 = 8,593.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,257.89/19,681.11 = 8,593.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,257.89x = 19,681.11 × 8,593.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,257.89x = 169,120,171.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,120,171.85/14,257.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,861.51

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