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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,108.32, 19,461.74 and 8,994.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,108.32, 19,461.74 and 8,994.34 is: 12,407.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,108.32 : 19,461.74 = 8,994.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,108.32/19,461.74 = 8,994.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,108.32x = 19,461.74 × 8,994.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,108.32x = 175,045,506.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,045,506.55/14,108.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,407.25

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