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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,011.44, 19,335.02 and 8,706.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,011.44, 19,335.02 and 8,706.21 is: 12,014.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,011.44 : 19,335.02 = 8,706.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,011.44/19,335.02 = 8,706.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,011.44x = 19,335.02 × 8,706.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,011.44x = 168,334,700.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,334,700.94/14,011.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,014.09

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