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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,008.66, 19,325.70 and 8,970.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,008.66, 19,325.70 and 8,970.88 is: 12,375.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,008.66 : 19,325.70 = 8,970.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,008.66/19,325.70 = 8,970.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,008.66x = 19,325.70 × 8,970.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,008.66x = 173,368,535.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,368,535.62/14,008.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,375.81

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