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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,259.68, 19,673.48 and 8,592.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,259.68, 19,673.48 and 8,592.29 is: 11,854.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,259.68 : 19,673.48 = 8,592.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,259.68/19,673.48 = 8,592.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,259.68x = 19,673.48 × 8,592.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,259.68x = 169,040,242.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,040,242.36/14,259.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,854.42

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