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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,298.56, 19,729.68 and 8,989.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,298.56, 19,729.68 and 8,989.64 is: 12,404.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,298.56 : 19,729.68 = 8,989.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,298.56/19,729.68 = 8,989.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,298.56x = 19,729.68 × 8,989.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,298.56x = 177,362,720.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,362,720.52/14,298.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,404.24

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