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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,292.41, 19,717.23 and 8,623.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,292.41, 19,717.23 and 8,623.99 is: 11,897.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,292.41 : 19,717.23 = 8,623.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,292.41/19,717.23 = 8,623.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,292.41x = 19,717.23 × 8,623.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,292.41x = 170,041,251.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,041,251.33/14,292.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,897.32

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