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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,258, 19,676.04 and 8,669

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,258, 19,676.04 and 8,669 is: 11,963.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,258 : 19,676.04 = 8,669 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,258/19,676.04 = 8,669/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,258x = 19,676.04 × 8,669
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,258x = 170,571,590.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,571,590.76/14,258
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,963.22

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