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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,014, 19,333.65 and 8,979.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,014, 19,333.65 and 8,979.04 is: 12,387.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,014 : 19,333.65 = 8,979.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,014/19,333.65 = 8,979.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,014x = 19,333.65 × 8,979.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,014x = 173,597,616.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,597,616.70/14,014
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,387.44

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