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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,251.14, 19,653.84 and 8,946.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,251.14, 19,653.84 and 8,946.45 is: 12,338.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,251.14 : 19,653.84 = 8,946.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,251.14/19,653.84 = 8,946.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,251.14x = 19,653.84 × 8,946.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,251.14x = 175,832,096.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,832,096.87/14,251.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,338.11

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