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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,354.67, 19,809.92 and 8,690.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,354.67, 19,809.92 and 8,690.44 is: 11,993.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,354.67 : 19,809.92 = 8,690.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,354.67/19,809.92 = 8,690.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,354.67x = 19,809.92 × 8,690.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,354.67x = 172,156,921.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,156,921.16/14,354.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,993.10

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