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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,273.04, 19,704.74 and 8,609.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,273.04, 19,704.74 and 8,609.22 is: 11,885.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,273.04 : 19,704.74 = 8,609.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,273.04/19,704.74 = 8,609.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,273.04x = 19,704.74 × 8,609.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,273.04x = 169,642,398.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,642,398.66/14,273.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,885.51

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