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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,226.26, 19,625.37 and 8,919.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,226.26, 19,625.37 and 8,919.14 is: 12,304.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,226.26 : 19,625.37 = 8,919.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,226.26/19,625.37 = 8,919.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,226.26x = 19,625.37 × 8,919.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,226.26x = 175,041,422.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,041,422.58/14,226.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,304.11

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