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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,262.94, 19,679.52 and 8,596.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,262.94, 19,679.52 and 8,596.18 is: 11,860.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,262.94 : 19,679.52 = 8,596.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,262.94/19,679.52 = 8,596.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,262.94x = 19,679.52 × 8,596.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,262.94x = 169,168,696.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,168,696.23/14,262.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,860.72

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