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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,423.04, 19,904.64 and 8,835.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,423.04, 19,904.64 and 8,835.84 is: 12,193.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,423.04 : 19,904.64 = 8,835.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,423.04/19,904.64 = 8,835.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,423.04x = 19,904.64 × 8,835.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,423.04x = 175,874,214.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,874,214.30/14,423.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,193.98

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