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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,008.95, 19,330.35 and 8,701.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,008.95, 19,330.35 and 8,701.83 is: 12,007.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,008.95 : 19,330.35 = 8,701.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,008.95/19,330.35 = 8,701.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,008.95x = 19,330.35 × 8,701.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,008.95x = 168,209,386.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,209,386.91/14,008.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,007.28

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