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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,209.92, 19,615.56 and 8,903.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,209.92, 19,615.56 and 8,903.52 is: 12,290.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,209.92 : 19,615.56 = 8,903.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,209.92/19,615.56 = 8,903.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,209.92x = 19,615.56 × 8,903.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,209.92x = 174,647,530.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,647,530.77/14,209.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,290.54

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