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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,449.86, 19,934.91 and 8,784.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,449.86, 19,934.91 and 8,784.72 is: 12,119.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,449.86 : 19,934.91 = 8,784.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,449.86/19,934.91 = 8,784.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,449.86x = 19,934.91 × 8,784.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,449.86x = 175,122,602.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,122,602.58/14,449.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,119.33

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