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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,008.92, 19,340.22 and 9,299.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,008.92, 19,340.22 and 9,299.64 is: 12,838.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,008.92 : 19,340.22 = 9,299.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,008.92/19,340.22 = 9,299.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,008.92x = 19,340.22 × 9,299.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,008.92x = 179,857,083.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,857,083.52/14,008.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,838.75

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