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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,254.72, 19,669.43 and 8,951.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,254.72, 19,669.43 and 8,951.24 is: 12,351.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,254.72 : 19,669.43 = 8,951.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,254.72/19,669.43 = 8,951.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,254.72x = 19,669.43 × 8,951.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,254.72x = 176,065,860.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,065,860.14/14,254.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,351.41

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