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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,009.16, 19,341.64 and 8,711.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,009.16, 19,341.64 and 8,711.18 is: 12,027.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,009.16 : 19,341.64 = 8,711.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,009.16/19,341.64 = 8,711.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,009.16x = 19,341.64 × 8,711.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,009.16x = 168,488,507.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,488,507.54/14,009.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,027.02

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