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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,202.69, 19,599.24 and 8,900.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,202.69, 19,599.24 and 8,900.43 is: 12,282.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,202.69 : 19,599.24 = 8,900.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,202.69/19,599.24 = 8,900.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,202.69x = 19,599.24 × 8,900.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,202.69x = 174,441,663.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,441,663.67/14,202.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,282.30

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