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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,221.68, 19,621.08 and 8,631.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,221.68, 19,621.08 and 8,631.60 is: 11,908.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,221.68 : 19,621.08 = 8,631.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,221.68/19,621.08 = 8,631.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,221.68x = 19,621.08 × 8,631.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,221.68x = 169,361,314.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,361,314.13/14,221.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,908.67

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