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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,022.36, 19,352.96 and 8,992.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,022.36, 19,352.96 and 8,992.26 is: 12,410.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,022.36 : 19,352.96 = 8,992.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,022.36/19,352.96 = 8,992.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,022.36x = 19,352.96 × 8,992.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,022.36x = 174,026,803.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,026,803.13/14,022.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,410.66

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