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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,244.08, 19,660.20 and 8,654

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,244.08, 19,660.20 and 8,654 is: 11,944.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,244.08 : 19,660.20 = 8,654 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,244.08/19,660.20 = 8,654/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,244.08x = 19,660.20 × 8,654
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,244.08x = 170,139,370.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,139,370.80/14,244.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,944.57

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