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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,248.08, 19,665.72 and 8,658

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,248.08, 19,665.72 and 8,658 is: 11,950.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,248.08 : 19,665.72 = 8,658 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,248.08/19,665.72 = 8,658/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,248.08x = 19,665.72 × 8,658
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,248.08x = 170,265,803.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,265,803.76/14,248.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,950.09

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