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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,290.87, 19,722.44 and 8,626.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,290.87, 19,722.44 and 8,626.99 is: 11,905.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,290.87 : 19,722.44 = 8,626.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,290.87/19,722.44 = 8,626.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,290.87x = 19,722.44 × 8,626.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,290.87x = 170,145,292.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,145,292.66/14,290.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,905.87

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