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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,024.37, 19,347.49 and 8,917.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,024.37, 19,347.49 and 8,917.15 is: 12,301.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,024.37 : 19,347.49 = 8,917.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,024.37/19,347.49 = 8,917.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,024.37x = 19,347.49 × 8,917.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,024.37x = 172,524,470.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,524,470.45/14,024.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,301.76

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