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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,005.16, 19,327.46 and 8,625.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,005.16, 19,327.46 and 8,625.56 is: 11,903.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,005.16 : 19,327.46 = 8,625.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,005.16/19,327.46 = 8,625.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,005.16x = 19,327.46 × 8,625.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,005.16x = 166,710,165.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,710,165.88/14,005.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,903.48

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