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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,349.79, 19,797.82 and 8,968.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,349.79, 19,797.82 and 8,968.56 is: 12,373.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,349.79 : 19,797.82 = 8,968.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,349.79/19,797.82 = 8,968.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,349.79x = 19,797.82 × 8,968.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,349.79x = 177,557,839.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,557,839.88/14,349.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,373.55

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