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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,206.69, 19,604.76 and 8,904.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,206.69, 19,604.76 and 8,904.43 is: 12,287.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,206.69 : 19,604.76 = 8,904.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,206.69/19,604.76 = 8,904.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,206.69x = 19,604.76 × 8,904.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,206.69x = 174,569,213.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,569,213.09/14,206.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,287.82

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