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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,253.29, 19,676.55 and 8,951.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,253.29, 19,676.55 and 8,951.03 is: 12,356.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,253.29 : 19,676.55 = 8,951.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,253.29/19,676.55 = 8,951.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,253.29x = 19,676.55 × 8,951.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,253.29x = 176,125,246.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,125,246.21/14,253.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,356.82

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