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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,273.84, 19,698.04 and 8,608.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,273.84, 19,698.04 and 8,608.88 is: 11,880.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,273.84 : 19,698.04 = 8,608.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,273.84/19,698.04 = 8,608.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,273.84x = 19,698.04 × 8,608.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,273.84x = 169,578,062.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,578,062.60/14,273.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,880.34

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