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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,026.12, 19,358.14 and 8,996.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,026.12, 19,358.14 and 8,996.02 is: 12,415.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,026.12 : 19,358.14 = 8,996.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,026.12/19,358.14 = 8,996.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,026.12x = 19,358.14 × 8,996.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,026.12x = 174,146,214.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,146,214.60/14,026.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,415.85

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