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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,311.95, 19,746.90 and 8,650.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,311.95, 19,746.90 and 8,650.05 is: 11,934.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,311.95 : 19,746.90 = 8,650.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,311.95/19,746.90 = 8,650.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,311.95x = 19,746.90 × 8,650.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,311.95x = 170,811,672.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,811,672.35/14,311.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,934.90

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