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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,268.69, 19,687.41 and 8,601.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,268.69, 19,687.41 and 8,601.93 is: 11,868.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,268.69 : 19,687.41 = 8,601.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,268.69/19,687.41 = 8,601.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,268.69x = 19,687.41 × 8,601.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,268.69x = 169,349,722.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,349,722.70/14,268.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,868.62

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