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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,302.55, 19,734.30 and 8,638.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,302.55, 19,734.30 and 8,638.22 is: 11,918.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,302.55 : 19,734.30 = 8,638.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,302.55/19,734.30 = 8,638.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,302.55x = 19,734.30 × 8,638.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,302.55x = 170,469,224.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,469,224.95/14,302.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,918.80

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