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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,293.44, 19,717.92 and 8,694.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,293.44, 19,717.92 and 8,694.72 is: 11,994.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,293.44 : 19,717.92 = 8,694.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,293.44/19,717.92 = 8,694.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,293.44x = 19,717.92 × 8,694.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,293.44x = 171,441,793.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,441,793.38/14,293.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,994.44

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