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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,012.18, 19,325.88 and 8,976.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,012.18, 19,325.88 and 8,976.87 is: 12,381.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,012.18 : 19,325.88 = 8,976.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,012.18/19,325.88 = 8,976.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,012.18x = 19,325.88 × 8,976.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,012.18x = 173,485,947.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,485,947.33/14,012.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,381.08

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