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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,260.14, 19,666.26 and 8,955.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,260.14, 19,666.26 and 8,955.48 is: 12,350.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,260.14 : 19,666.26 = 8,955.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,260.14/19,666.26 = 8,955.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,260.14x = 19,666.26 × 8,955.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,260.14x = 176,120,798.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,120,798.10/14,260.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,350.57

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