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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,092.62, 19,446.40 and 8,426.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,092.62, 19,446.40 and 8,426.24 is: 11,627.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,092.62 : 19,446.40 = 8,426.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,092.62/19,446.40 = 8,426.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,092.62x = 19,446.40 × 8,426.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,092.62x = 163,859,936.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,859,936.30/14,092.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,627.36

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