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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,095.32, 19,460.50 and 8,797.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,095.32, 19,460.50 and 8,797.92 is: 12,146.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,095.32 : 19,460.50 = 8,797.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,095.32/19,460.50 = 8,797.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,095.32x = 19,460.50 × 8,797.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,095.32x = 171,211,876.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,211,876.68/14,095.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,146.72

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