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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,260.65, 19,679.68 and 8,595.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,260.65, 19,679.68 and 8,595.47 is: 11,861.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,260.65 : 19,679.68 = 8,595.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,260.65/19,679.68 = 8,595.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,260.65x = 19,679.68 × 8,595.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,260.65x = 169,156,158.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,156,158.99/14,260.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,861.75

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