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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,220.06, 19,625.14 and 8,556.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,220.06, 19,625.14 and 8,556.64 is: 11,809.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,220.06 : 19,625.14 = 8,556.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,220.06/19,625.14 = 8,556.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,220.06x = 19,625.14 × 8,556.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,220.06x = 167,925,171.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,925,171.43/14,220.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,809.04

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