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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,264.67, 19,685.94 and 8,599.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,264.67, 19,685.94 and 8,599.74 is: 11,868.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,264.67 : 19,685.94 = 8,599.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,264.67/19,685.94 = 8,599.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,264.67x = 19,685.94 × 8,599.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,264.67x = 169,293,965.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,293,965.66/14,264.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,868.06

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