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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,017.38, 19,333.04 and 8,982.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,017.38, 19,333.04 and 8,982.08 is: 12,388.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,017.38 : 19,333.04 = 8,982.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,017.38/19,333.04 = 8,982.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,017.38x = 19,333.04 × 8,982.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,017.38x = 173,650,770.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,650,770.35/14,017.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,388.25

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