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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,106.32, 19,458.98 and 8,992.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,106.32, 19,458.98 and 8,992.34 is: 12,404.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,106.32 : 19,458.98 = 8,992.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,106.32/19,458.98 = 8,992.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,106.32x = 19,458.98 × 8,992.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,106.32x = 174,981,764.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,981,764.21/14,106.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,404.49

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