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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,294.23, 19,735.66 and 8,924.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,294.23, 19,735.66 and 8,924.84 is: 12,322.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,294.23 : 19,735.66 = 8,924.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,294.23/19,735.66 = 8,924.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,294.23x = 19,735.66 × 8,924.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,294.23x = 176,137,558.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,137,558.46/14,294.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,322.29

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