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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,299.52, 19,726.66 and 8,997.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,299.52, 19,726.66 and 8,997.26 is: 12,412.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,299.52 : 19,726.66 = 8,997.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,299.52/19,726.66 = 8,997.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,299.52x = 19,726.66 × 8,997.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,299.52x = 177,485,937.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,485,937.83/14,299.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,412.02

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