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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,369.37, 19,832.46 and 8,994.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,369.37, 19,832.46 and 8,994.30 is: 12,413.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,369.37 : 19,832.46 = 8,994.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,369.37/19,832.46 = 8,994.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,369.37x = 19,832.46 × 8,994.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,369.37x = 178,379,094.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,379,094.98/14,369.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,413.84

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