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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,292.10, 19,723.80 and 8,626.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,292.10, 19,723.80 and 8,626.75 is: 11,905.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,292.10 : 19,723.80 = 8,626.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,292.10/19,723.80 = 8,626.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,292.10x = 19,723.80 × 8,626.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,292.10x = 170,152,291.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,152,291.65/14,292.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,905.34

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