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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,294.97, 19,730.93 and 8,629.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,294.97, 19,730.93 and 8,629.83 is: 11,911.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,294.97 : 19,730.93 = 8,629.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,294.97/19,730.93 = 8,629.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,294.97x = 19,730.93 × 8,629.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,294.97x = 170,274,528.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,274,528.49/14,294.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,911.50

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