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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,208.88, 19,610.76 and 8,908.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,208.88, 19,610.76 and 8,908.24 is: 12,294.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,208.88 : 19,610.76 = 8,908.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,208.88/19,610.76 = 8,908.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,208.88x = 19,610.76 × 8,908.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,208.88x = 174,697,356.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,697,356.66/14,208.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,294.94

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