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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,251.46, 19,674.02 and 8,949.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,251.46, 19,674.02 and 8,949.20 is: 12,354.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,251.46 : 19,674.02 = 8,949.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,251.46/19,674.02 = 8,949.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,251.46x = 19,674.02 × 8,949.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,251.46x = 176,066,663.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,066,663.79/14,251.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,354.29

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