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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,259.14, 19,678.37 and 8,595.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,259.14, 19,678.37 and 8,595.69 is: 11,862.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,259.14 : 19,678.37 = 8,595.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,259.14/19,678.37 = 8,595.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,259.14x = 19,678.37 × 8,595.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,259.14x = 169,149,125.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,149,125.25/14,259.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,862.50

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