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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,027.95, 19,358.56 and 8,992.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,027.95, 19,358.56 and 8,992.16 is: 12,409.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,027.95 : 19,358.56 = 8,992.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,027.95/19,358.56 = 8,992.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,027.95x = 19,358.56 × 8,992.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,027.95x = 174,075,314.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,075,314.24/14,027.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,409.18

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