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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,263.44, 19,675.11 and 8,949.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,263.44, 19,675.11 and 8,949.03 is: 12,344.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,263.44 : 19,675.11 = 8,949.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,263.44/19,675.11 = 8,949.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,263.44x = 19,675.11 × 8,949.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,263.44x = 176,073,149.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,073,149.64/14,263.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,344.37

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