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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,467.39, 19,959.94 and 8,800.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,467.39, 19,959.94 and 8,800.36 is: 12,141.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,467.39 : 19,959.94 = 8,800.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,467.39/19,959.94 = 8,800.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,467.39x = 19,959.94 × 8,800.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,467.39x = 175,654,657.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,654,657.58/14,467.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,141.42

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