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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,002.68, 19,324.08 and 8,626.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,002.68, 19,324.08 and 8,626.92 is: 11,905.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,002.68 : 19,324.08 = 8,626.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,002.68/19,324.08 = 8,626.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,002.68x = 19,324.08 × 8,626.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,002.68x = 166,707,292.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,707,292.23/14,002.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,905.38

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