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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,004.02, 19,324.82 and 8,698.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,004.02, 19,324.82 and 8,698.73 is: 12,003.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,004.02 : 19,324.82 = 8,698.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,004.02/19,324.82 = 8,698.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,004.02x = 19,324.82 × 8,698.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,004.02x = 168,101,340.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,101,340.14/14,004.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,003.79

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