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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,949.66, 19,244.96 and 8,912.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,949.66, 19,244.96 and 8,912.58 is: 12,295.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,949.66 : 19,244.96 = 8,912.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,949.66/19,244.96 = 8,912.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,949.66x = 19,244.96 × 8,912.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,949.66x = 171,522,201.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,522,201.03/13,949.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,295.80

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