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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,028.48, 19,349.42 and 8,994.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,028.48, 19,349.42 and 8,994.15 is: 12,405.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,028.48 : 19,349.42 = 8,994.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,028.48/19,349.42 = 8,994.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,028.48x = 19,349.42 × 8,994.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,028.48x = 174,031,540.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,031,540.92/14,028.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,405.59

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