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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,950.66, 19,244.80 and 8,909.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,950.66, 19,244.80 and 8,909.58 is: 12,290.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,950.66 : 19,244.80 = 8,909.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,950.66/19,244.80 = 8,909.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,950.66x = 19,244.80 × 8,909.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,950.66x = 171,463,085.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,463,085.18/13,950.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,290.68

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