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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,020.83, 19,343.90 and 8,987.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,020.83, 19,343.90 and 8,987.83 is: 12,400.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,020.83 : 19,343.90 = 8,987.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,020.83/19,343.90 = 8,987.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,020.83x = 19,343.90 × 8,987.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,020.83x = 173,859,658.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,859,658.85/14,020.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,400.10

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