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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,223.17, 19,618.84 and 8,634.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,223.17, 19,618.84 and 8,634.17 is: 11,909.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,223.17 : 19,618.84 = 8,634.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,223.17/19,618.84 = 8,634.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,223.17x = 19,618.84 × 8,634.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,223.17x = 169,392,459.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,392,459.60/14,223.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,909.61

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