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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,007.33, 19,337.13 and 8,703.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,007.33, 19,337.13 and 8,703.86 is: 12,015.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,007.33 : 19,337.13 = 8,703.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,007.33/19,337.13 = 8,703.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,007.33x = 19,337.13 × 8,703.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,007.33x = 168,307,575.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,307,575.64/14,007.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,015.68

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