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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,297.22, 19,731.18 and 8,633.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,297.22, 19,731.18 and 8,633.34 is: 11,914.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,297.22 : 19,731.18 = 8,633.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,297.22/19,731.18 = 8,633.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,297.22x = 19,731.18 × 8,633.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,297.22x = 170,345,985.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,345,985.54/14,297.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,914.62

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