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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,246.58, 19,667.16 and 8,944.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,246.58, 19,667.16 and 8,944.32 is: 12,347.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,246.58 : 19,667.16 = 8,944.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,246.58/19,667.16 = 8,944.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,246.58x = 19,667.16 × 8,944.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,246.58x = 175,909,372.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,909,372.53/14,246.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,347.48

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