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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,337.54, 19,795.55 and 8,962.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,337.54, 19,795.55 and 8,962.08 is: 12,373.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,337.54 : 19,795.55 = 8,962.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,337.54/19,795.55 = 8,962.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,337.54x = 19,795.55 × 8,962.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,337.54x = 177,409,302.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,409,302.74/14,337.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,373.76

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