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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,012.54, 19,326.37 and 8,977.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,012.54, 19,326.37 and 8,977.23 is: 12,381.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,012.54 : 19,326.37 = 8,977.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,012.54/19,326.37 = 8,977.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,012.54x = 19,326.37 × 8,977.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,012.54x = 173,497,197.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,497,197.80/14,012.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,381.56

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