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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,205.19, 19,602.69 and 8,902.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,205.19, 19,602.69 and 8,902.93 is: 12,285.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,205.19 : 19,602.69 = 8,902.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,205.19/19,602.69 = 8,902.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,205.19x = 19,602.69 × 8,902.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,205.19x = 174,521,376.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,521,376.88/14,205.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,285.75

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