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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,013.61, 19,327.84 and 8,978.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,013.61, 19,327.84 and 8,978.29 is: 12,383.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,013.61 : 19,327.84 = 8,978.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,013.61/19,327.84 = 8,978.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,013.61x = 19,327.84 × 8,978.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,013.61x = 173,530,907.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,530,907.70/14,013.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,383.03

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