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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,246.94, 19,655.54 and 8,939.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,246.94, 19,655.54 and 8,939.82 is: 12,333.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,246.94 : 19,655.54 = 8,939.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,246.94/19,655.54 = 8,939.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,246.94x = 19,655.54 × 8,939.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,246.94x = 175,716,989.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,716,989.60/14,246.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,333.67

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