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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,292.30, 19,724.06 and 8,626.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,292.30, 19,724.06 and 8,626.94 is: 11,905.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,292.30 : 19,724.06 = 8,626.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,292.30/19,724.06 = 8,626.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,292.30x = 19,724.06 × 8,626.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,292.30x = 170,158,140.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,158,140.42/14,292.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,905.58

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