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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,259, 19,677.42 and 8,671.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,259, 19,677.42 and 8,671.08 is: 11,966.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,259 : 19,677.42 = 8,671.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,259/19,677.42 = 8,671.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,259x = 19,677.42 × 8,671.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,259x = 170,624,483.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,624,483.01/14,259
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,966.09

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