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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,237.12, 19,642.02 and 8,930

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,237.12, 19,642.02 and 8,930 is: 12,320.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,237.12 : 19,642.02 = 8,930 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,237.12/19,642.02 = 8,930/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,237.12x = 19,642.02 × 8,930
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,237.12x = 175,403,238.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,403,238.60/14,237.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,320.13

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