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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,245.94, 19,654.17 and 8,938.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,245.94, 19,654.17 and 8,938.82 is: 12,332.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,245.94 : 19,654.17 = 8,938.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,245.94/19,654.17 = 8,938.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,245.94x = 19,654.17 × 8,938.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,245.94x = 175,685,087.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,685,087.88/14,245.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,332.29

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