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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,017.13, 19,332.70 and 8,981.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,017.13, 19,332.70 and 8,981.82 is: 12,387.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,017.13 : 19,332.70 = 8,981.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,017.13/19,332.70 = 8,981.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,017.13x = 19,332.70 × 8,981.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,017.13x = 173,642,831.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,642,831.51/14,017.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,387.90

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