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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,455.34, 19,947.27 and 8,789.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,455.34, 19,947.27 and 8,789.30 is: 12,128.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,455.34 : 19,947.27 = 8,789.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,455.34/19,947.27 = 8,789.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,455.34x = 19,947.27 × 8,789.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,455.34x = 175,322,573.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,322,573.60/14,455.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,128.57

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