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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,244.94, 19,652.79 and 8,937.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,244.94, 19,652.79 and 8,937.82 is: 12,330.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,244.94 : 19,652.79 = 8,937.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,244.94/19,652.79 = 8,937.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,244.94x = 19,652.79 × 8,937.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,244.94x = 175,653,099.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,653,099.52/14,244.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,330.91

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