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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,293.05, 19,721.19 and 8,628.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,293.05, 19,721.19 and 8,628.72 is: 11,905.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,293.05 : 19,721.19 = 8,628.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,293.05/19,721.19 = 8,628.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,293.05x = 19,721.19 × 8,628.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,293.05x = 170,168,626.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,168,626.58/14,293.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,905.69

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