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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,274.54, 19,708.50 and 8,899.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,274.54, 19,708.50 and 8,899.08 is: 12,286.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,274.54 : 19,708.50 = 8,899.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,274.54/19,708.50 = 8,899.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,274.54x = 19,708.50 × 8,899.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,274.54x = 175,387,518.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,387,518.18/14,274.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,286.74

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