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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,022.37, 19,344.74 and 8,915.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,022.37, 19,344.74 and 8,915.15 is: 12,299.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,022.37 : 19,344.74 = 8,915.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,022.37/19,344.74 = 8,915.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,022.37x = 19,344.74 × 8,915.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,022.37x = 172,461,262.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,461,262.60/14,022.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,299.01

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