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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,289.12, 19,714.05 and 8,984.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,289.12, 19,714.05 and 8,984.34 is: 12,395.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,289.12 : 19,714.05 = 8,984.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,289.12/19,714.05 = 8,984.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,289.12x = 19,714.05 × 8,984.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,289.12x = 177,117,727.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,117,727.98/14,289.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,395.29

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