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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,197.14, 19,579.32 and 8,892.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,197.14, 19,579.32 and 8,892.54 is: 12,263.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,197.14 : 19,579.32 = 8,892.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,197.14/19,579.32 = 8,892.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,197.14x = 19,579.32 × 8,892.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,197.14x = 174,109,886.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,109,886.27/14,197.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,263.73

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