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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,221.28, 19,628.88 and 8,636.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,221.28, 19,628.88 and 8,636.96 is: 11,921.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,221.28 : 19,628.88 = 8,636.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,221.28/19,628.88 = 8,636.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,221.28x = 19,628.88 × 8,636.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,221.28x = 169,533,851.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,533,851.40/14,221.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,921.14

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