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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,270.82, 19,681.65 and 8,604.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,270.82, 19,681.65 and 8,604.33 is: 11,866.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,270.82 : 19,681.65 = 8,604.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,270.82/19,681.65 = 8,604.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,270.82x = 19,681.65 × 8,604.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,270.82x = 169,347,337.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,347,337.74/14,270.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,866.69

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