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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,006.16, 19,337.49 and 8,708.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,006.16, 19,337.49 and 8,708.18 is: 12,022.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,006.16 : 19,337.49 = 8,708.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,006.16/19,337.49 = 8,708.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,006.16x = 19,337.49 × 8,708.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,006.16x = 168,394,246.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,394,246.98/14,006.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,022.87

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