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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,017.66, 19,329.50 and 8,982.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,017.66, 19,329.50 and 8,982.09 is: 12,385.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,017.66 : 19,329.50 = 8,982.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,017.66/19,329.50 = 8,982.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,017.66x = 19,329.50 × 8,982.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,017.66x = 173,619,331.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,619,331.11/14,017.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,385.76

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