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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,001.02, 19,319.56 and 8,626.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,001.02, 19,319.56 and 8,626.27 is: 11,903.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,001.02 : 19,319.56 = 8,626.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,001.02/19,319.56 = 8,626.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,001.02x = 19,319.56 × 8,626.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,001.02x = 166,655,740.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,655,740.84/14,001.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,903.11

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