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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,204.87, 19,615.11 and 8,908.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,204.87, 19,615.11 and 8,908.82 is: 12,301.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,204.87 : 19,615.11 = 8,908.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,204.87/19,615.11 = 8,908.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,204.87x = 19,615.11 × 8,908.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,204.87x = 174,747,476.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,747,476.46/14,204.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,301.94

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