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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,233.80, 19,622.88 and 8,925.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,233.80, 19,622.88 and 8,925.08 is: 12,304.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,233.80 : 19,622.88 = 8,925.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,233.80/19,622.88 = 8,925.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,233.80x = 19,622.88 × 8,925.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,233.80x = 175,135,773.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,135,773.83/14,233.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,304.22

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