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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,233.41, 19,636.49 and 8,926.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,233.41, 19,636.49 and 8,926.29 is: 12,314.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,233.41 : 19,636.49 = 8,926.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,233.41/19,636.49 = 8,926.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,233.41x = 19,636.49 × 8,926.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,233.41x = 175,281,026.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,281,026.64/14,233.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,314.76

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