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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,008.25, 19,323.86 and 8,967.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,008.25, 19,323.86 and 8,967.04 is: 12,369.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,008.25 : 19,323.86 = 8,967.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,008.25/19,323.86 = 8,967.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,008.25x = 19,323.86 × 8,967.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,008.25x = 173,277,825.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,277,825.57/14,008.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,369.70

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