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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,002.43, 19,316.54 and 8,962.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,002.43, 19,316.54 and 8,962.61 is: 12,364.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,002.43 : 19,316.54 = 8,962.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,002.43/19,316.54 = 8,962.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,002.43x = 19,316.54 × 8,962.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,002.43x = 173,126,540.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,126,540.39/14,002.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,364.04

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