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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,339.41, 19,795.58 and 8,964.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,339.41, 19,795.58 and 8,964.83 is: 12,375.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,339.41 : 19,795.58 = 8,964.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,339.41/19,795.58 = 8,964.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,339.41x = 19,795.58 × 8,964.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,339.41x = 177,464,058.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,464,058.94/14,339.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,375.97

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