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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,356.44, 19,812.30 and 8,692.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,356.44, 19,812.30 and 8,692.21 is: 11,995.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,356.44 : 19,812.30 = 8,692.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,356.44/19,812.30 = 8,692.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,356.44x = 19,812.30 × 8,692.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,356.44x = 172,212,664.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,212,664.35/14,356.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,995.50

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