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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,251.36, 19,667.46 and 8,944.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,251.36, 19,667.46 and 8,944.24 is: 12,343.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,251.36 : 19,667.46 = 8,944.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,251.36/19,667.46 = 8,944.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,251.36x = 19,667.46 × 8,944.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,251.36x = 175,910,482.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,910,482.43/14,251.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,343.42

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