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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,459.18, 19,952.57 and 8,793.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,459.18, 19,952.57 and 8,793.15 is: 12,133.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,459.18 : 19,952.57 = 8,793.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,459.18/19,952.57 = 8,793.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,459.18x = 19,952.57 × 8,793.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,459.18x = 175,445,896.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,445,896.93/14,459.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,133.88

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