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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,373.54, 19,827.39 and 8,629.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,373.54, 19,827.39 and 8,629.53 is: 11,903.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,373.54 : 19,827.39 = 8,629.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,373.54/19,827.39 = 8,629.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,373.54x = 19,827.39 × 8,629.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,373.54x = 171,101,056.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,101,056.83/14,373.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,903.89

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