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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,250.36, 19,666.08 and 8,943.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,250.36, 19,666.08 and 8,943.24 is: 12,342.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,250.36 : 19,666.08 = 8,943.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,250.36/19,666.08 = 8,943.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,250.36x = 19,666.08 × 8,943.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,250.36x = 175,878,473.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,878,473.30/14,250.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,342.04

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