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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,293.20, 19,718.40 and 8,979.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,293.20, 19,718.40 and 8,979.60 is: 12,387.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,293.20 : 19,718.40 = 8,979.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,293.20/19,718.40 = 8,979.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,293.20x = 19,718.40 × 8,979.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,293.20x = 177,063,344.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,063,344.64/14,293.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,387.94

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