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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,263.98, 19,679.46 and 8,596.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,263.98, 19,679.46 and 8,596.62 is: 11,860.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,263.98 : 19,679.46 = 8,596.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,263.98/19,679.46 = 8,596.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,263.98x = 19,679.46 × 8,596.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,263.98x = 169,176,839.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,176,839.43/14,263.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,860.42

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