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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,281.83, 19,716.66 and 8,617.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,281.83, 19,716.66 and 8,617.59 is: 11,896.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,281.83 : 19,716.66 = 8,617.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,281.83/19,716.66 = 8,617.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,281.83x = 19,716.66 × 8,617.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,281.83x = 169,910,092.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,910,092.05/14,281.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,896.94

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