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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,254.29, 19,677.93 and 8,952.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,254.29, 19,677.93 and 8,952.03 is: 12,358.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,254.29 : 19,677.93 = 8,952.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,254.29/19,677.93 = 8,952.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,254.29x = 19,677.93 × 8,952.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,254.29x = 176,157,419.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,157,419.70/14,254.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,358.20

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