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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,269.53, 19,689.65 and 8,960.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,269.53, 19,689.65 and 8,960.59 is: 12,364.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,269.53 : 19,689.65 = 8,960.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,269.53/19,689.65 = 8,960.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,269.53x = 19,689.65 × 8,960.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,269.53x = 176,430,894.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,430,894.30/14,269.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,364.17

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