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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,259.14, 19,664.88 and 8,954.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,259.14, 19,664.88 and 8,954.48 is: 12,349.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,259.14 : 19,664.88 = 8,954.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,259.14/19,664.88 = 8,954.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,259.14x = 19,664.88 × 8,954.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,259.14x = 176,088,774.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,088,774.66/14,259.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,349.19

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