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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,264.92, 19,676.25 and 8,595.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,264.92, 19,676.25 and 8,595.83 is: 11,856.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,264.92 : 19,676.25 = 8,595.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,264.92/19,676.25 = 8,595.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,264.92x = 19,676.25 × 8,595.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,264.92x = 169,133,749.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,133,749.23/14,264.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,856.62

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