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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,098.69, 19,465.16 and 8,801.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,098.69, 19,465.16 and 8,801.29 is: 12,151.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,098.69 : 19,465.16 = 8,801.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,098.69/19,465.16 = 8,801.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,098.69x = 19,465.16 × 8,801.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,098.69x = 171,318,547.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,318,547.89/14,098.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,151.38

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