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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,102.60, 19,465.38 and 8,794.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,102.60, 19,465.38 and 8,794.26 is: 12,138.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,102.60 : 19,465.38 = 8,794.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,102.60/19,465.38 = 8,794.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,102.60x = 19,465.38 × 8,794.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,102.60x = 171,183,612.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,183,612.72/14,102.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,138.45

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