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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,281.21, 19,715.22 and 8,978.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,281.21, 19,715.22 and 8,978.95 is: 12,395.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,281.21 : 19,715.22 = 8,978.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,281.21/19,715.22 = 8,978.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,281.21x = 19,715.22 × 8,978.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,281.21x = 177,021,974.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,021,974.62/14,281.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,395.45

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