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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,009.96, 19,332.27 and 8,631.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,009.96, 19,332.27 and 8,631.50 is: 11,910.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,009.96 : 19,332.27 = 8,631.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,009.96/19,332.27 = 8,631.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,009.96x = 19,332.27 × 8,631.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,009.96x = 166,866,391.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,866,391.84/14,009.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,910.55

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