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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,004.43, 19,325.35 and 8,699.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,004.43, 19,325.35 and 8,699.15 is: 12,004.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,004.43 : 19,325.35 = 8,699.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,004.43/19,325.35 = 8,699.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,004.43x = 19,325.35 × 8,699.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,004.43x = 168,114,118.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,114,118.45/14,004.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,004.35

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