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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,233.64, 19,635.62 and 8,925.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,233.64, 19,635.62 and 8,925.80 is: 12,313.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,233.64 : 19,635.62 = 8,925.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,233.64/19,635.62 = 8,925.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,233.64x = 19,635.62 × 8,925.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,233.64x = 175,263,617.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,263,617.00/14,233.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,313.34

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