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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,284.19, 19,709.84 and 8,975.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,284.19, 19,709.84 and 8,975.25 is: 12,384.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,284.19 : 19,709.84 = 8,975.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,284.19/19,709.84 = 8,975.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,284.19x = 19,709.84 × 8,975.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,284.19x = 176,900,763.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,900,763.90/14,284.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,384.37

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