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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,264.30, 19,681.57 and 8,957.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,264.30, 19,681.57 and 8,957.18 is: 12,358.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,264.30 : 19,681.57 = 8,957.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,264.30/19,681.57 = 8,957.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,264.30x = 19,681.57 × 8,957.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,264.30x = 176,291,365.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,291,365.17/14,264.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,358.92

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