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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,235.48, 19,625.04 and 8,926.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,235.48, 19,625.04 and 8,926.56 is: 12,306.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,235.48 : 19,625.04 = 8,926.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,235.48/19,625.04 = 8,926.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,235.48x = 19,625.04 × 8,926.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,235.48x = 175,184,097.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,184,097.06/14,235.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,306.16

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