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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,233.64, 19,644.18 and 8,568.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,233.64, 19,644.18 and 8,568.68 is: 11,825.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,233.64 : 19,644.18 = 8,568.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,233.64/19,644.18 = 8,568.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,233.64x = 19,644.18 × 8,568.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,233.64x = 168,324,692.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,324,692.28/14,233.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,825.84

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