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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,459.06, 19,954.55 and 8,792.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,459.06, 19,954.55 and 8,792.76 is: 12,134.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,459.06 : 19,954.55 = 8,792.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,459.06/19,954.55 = 8,792.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,459.06x = 19,954.55 × 8,792.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,459.06x = 175,455,525.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,455,525.09/14,459.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,134.64

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