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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,008.84, 19,341.66 and 8,711.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,008.84, 19,341.66 and 8,711.80 is: 12,028.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,008.84 : 19,341.66 = 8,711.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,008.84/19,341.66 = 8,711.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,008.84x = 19,341.66 × 8,711.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,008.84x = 168,500,673.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,500,673.59/14,008.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,028.17

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