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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,265.67, 19,696.31 and 8,890.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,265.67, 19,696.31 and 8,890.26 is: 12,274.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,265.67 : 19,696.31 = 8,890.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,265.67/19,696.31 = 8,890.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,265.67x = 19,696.31 × 8,890.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,265.67x = 175,105,281.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,105,281.97/14,265.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,274.59

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