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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,010.16, 19,343.02 and 8,712.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,010.16, 19,343.02 and 8,712.18 is: 12,028.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,010.16 : 19,343.02 = 8,712.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,010.16/19,343.02 = 8,712.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,010.16x = 19,343.02 × 8,712.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,010.16x = 168,519,871.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,519,871.98/14,010.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,028.40

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