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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,274.02, 19,705.61 and 8,898.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,274.02, 19,705.61 and 8,898.10 is: 12,284.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,274.02 : 19,705.61 = 8,898.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,274.02/19,705.61 = 8,898.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,274.02x = 19,705.61 × 8,898.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,274.02x = 175,342,461.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,342,461.32/14,274.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,284.03

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