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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,488.36, 19,994.22 and 8,899.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,488.36, 19,994.22 and 8,899.36 is: 12,281.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,488.36 : 19,994.22 = 8,899.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,488.36/19,994.22 = 8,899.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,488.36x = 19,994.22 × 8,899.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,488.36x = 177,935,761.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,935,761.70/14,488.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,281.29

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