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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,264.55, 19,681.92 and 8,957.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,264.55, 19,681.92 and 8,957.43 is: 12,359.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,264.55 : 19,681.92 = 8,957.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,264.55/19,681.92 = 8,957.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,264.55x = 19,681.92 × 8,957.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,264.55x = 176,299,420.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,299,420.67/14,264.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,359.27

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