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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,268.08, 19,697.86 and 8,604.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,268.08, 19,697.86 and 8,604.26 is: 11,878.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,268.08 : 19,697.86 = 8,604.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,268.08/19,697.86 = 8,604.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,268.08x = 19,697.86 × 8,604.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,268.08x = 169,485,511.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,485,511.15/14,268.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,878.65

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