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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,225.46, 19,623.02 and 8,911.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,225.46, 19,623.02 and 8,911.04 is: 12,292.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,225.46 : 19,623.02 = 8,911.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,225.46/19,623.02 = 8,911.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,225.46x = 19,623.02 × 8,911.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,225.46x = 174,861,516.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,861,516.14/14,225.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,292.15

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