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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,259.52, 19,678.88 and 8,596.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,259.52, 19,678.88 and 8,596.07 is: 11,863.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,259.52 : 19,678.88 = 8,596.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,259.52/19,678.88 = 8,596.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,259.52x = 19,678.88 × 8,596.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,259.52x = 169,160,953.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,160,953.10/14,259.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,863.02

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