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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,423.60, 19,904.10 and 8,834.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,423.60, 19,904.10 and 8,834.60 is: 12,191.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,423.60 : 19,904.10 = 8,834.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,423.60/19,904.10 = 8,834.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,423.60x = 19,904.10 × 8,834.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,423.60x = 175,844,761.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,844,761.86/14,423.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,191.46

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