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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,291.20, 19,722.90 and 8,627.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,291.20, 19,722.90 and 8,627.34 is: 11,906.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,291.20 : 19,722.90 = 8,627.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,291.20/19,722.90 = 8,627.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,291.20x = 19,722.90 × 8,627.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,291.20x = 170,156,164.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,156,164.09/14,291.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,906.36

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