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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,249.80, 19,663.06 and 8,944.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,249.80, 19,663.06 and 8,944.20 is: 12,341.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,249.80 : 19,663.06 = 8,944.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,249.80/19,663.06 = 8,944.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,249.80x = 19,663.06 × 8,944.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,249.80x = 175,870,341.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,870,341.25/14,249.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,341.95

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