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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,106.39, 19,459.08 and 8,992.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,106.39, 19,459.08 and 8,992.41 is: 12,404.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,106.39 : 19,459.08 = 8,992.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,106.39/19,459.08 = 8,992.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,106.39x = 19,459.08 × 8,992.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,106.39x = 174,984,025.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,984,025.58/14,106.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,404.59

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