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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,250.54, 19,668.04 and 8,946.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,250.54, 19,668.04 and 8,946.12 is: 12,347.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,250.54 : 19,668.04 = 8,946.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,250.54/19,668.04 = 8,946.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,250.54x = 19,668.04 × 8,946.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,250.54x = 175,952,646.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,952,646.00/14,250.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,347.09

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