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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,004.12, 19,324.53 and 8,697.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,004.12, 19,324.53 and 8,697.90 is: 12,002.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,004.12 : 19,324.53 = 8,697.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,004.12/19,324.53 = 8,697.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,004.12x = 19,324.53 × 8,697.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,004.12x = 168,082,829.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,082,829.49/14,004.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,002.38

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