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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,251.58, 19,674.06 and 8,949.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,251.58, 19,674.06 and 8,949.32 is: 12,354.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,251.58 : 19,674.06 = 8,949.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,251.58/19,674.06 = 8,949.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,251.58x = 19,674.06 × 8,949.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,251.58x = 176,069,458.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,069,458.64/14,251.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,354.38

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