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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,295.29, 19,728.18 and 8,629.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,295.29, 19,728.18 and 8,629.92 is: 11,909.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,295.29 : 19,728.18 = 8,629.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,295.29/19,728.18 = 8,629.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,295.29x = 19,728.18 × 8,629.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,295.29x = 170,252,615.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,252,615.15/14,295.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,909.70

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