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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,017.30, 19,343.14 and 8,712

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,017.30, 19,343.14 and 8,712 is: 12,022.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,017.30 : 19,343.14 = 8,712 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,017.30/19,343.14 = 8,712/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,017.30x = 19,343.14 × 8,712
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,017.30x = 168,517,435.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,517,435.68/14,017.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,022.10

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