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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,293.91, 19,735.23 and 8,924.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,293.91, 19,735.23 and 8,924.53 is: 12,321.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,293.91 : 19,735.23 = 8,924.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,293.91/19,735.23 = 8,924.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,293.91x = 19,735.23 × 8,924.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,293.91x = 176,127,549.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,127,549.12/14,293.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,321.86

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