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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,204.24, 19,601.40 and 8,901.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,204.24, 19,601.40 and 8,901.92 is: 12,284.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,204.24 : 19,601.40 = 8,901.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,204.24/19,601.40 = 8,901.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,204.24x = 19,601.40 × 8,901.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,204.24x = 174,490,094.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,490,094.69/14,204.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,284.37

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