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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,270.57, 19,701.30 and 8,606.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,270.57, 19,701.30 and 8,606.75 is: 11,882.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,270.57 : 19,701.30 = 8,606.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,270.57/19,701.30 = 8,606.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,270.57x = 19,701.30 × 8,606.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,270.57x = 169,564,180.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,564,180.75/14,270.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,882.09

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