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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,294.08, 19,724.16 and 8,630.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,294.08, 19,724.16 and 8,630.08 is: 11,908.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,294.08 : 19,724.16 = 8,630.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,294.08/19,724.16 = 8,630.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,294.08x = 19,724.16 × 8,630.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,294.08x = 170,221,078.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,221,078.73/14,294.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,908.50

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