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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,254.27, 19,677.92 and 8,952.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,254.27, 19,677.92 and 8,952.01 is: 12,358.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,254.27 : 19,677.92 = 8,952.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,254.27/19,677.92 = 8,952.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,254.27x = 19,677.92 × 8,952.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,254.27x = 176,156,842.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,156,842.66/14,254.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,358.18

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