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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,004.93, 19,326.04 and 8,699.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,004.93, 19,326.04 and 8,699.65 is: 12,005.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,004.93 : 19,326.04 = 8,699.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,004.93/19,326.04 = 8,699.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,004.93x = 19,326.04 × 8,699.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,004.93x = 168,129,783.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,129,783.89/14,004.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,005.04

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