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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,958.42, 19,254.92 and 8,844.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,958.42, 19,254.92 and 8,844.57 is: 12,200.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,958.42 : 19,254.92 = 8,844.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,958.42/19,254.92 = 8,844.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,958.42x = 19,254.92 × 8,844.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,958.42x = 170,301,443.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,301,443.56/13,958.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,200.63

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