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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,268.51, 19,700.19 and 8,893.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,268.51, 19,700.19 and 8,893.08 is: 12,278.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,268.51 : 19,700.19 = 8,893.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,268.51/19,700.19 = 8,893.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,268.51x = 19,700.19 × 8,893.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,268.51x = 175,195,365.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,195,365.69/14,268.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,278.46

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