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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,299.12, 19,733.88 and 8,998.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,299.12, 19,733.88 and 8,998.48 is: 12,418.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,299.12 : 19,733.88 = 8,998.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,299.12/19,733.88 = 8,998.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,299.12x = 19,733.88 × 8,998.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,299.12x = 177,574,924.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,574,924.50/14,299.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,418.59

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