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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,027.12, 19,359.52 and 8,997.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,027.12, 19,359.52 and 8,997.02 is: 12,417.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,027.12 : 19,359.52 = 8,997.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,027.12/19,359.52 = 8,997.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,027.12x = 19,359.52 × 8,997.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,027.12x = 174,177,988.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,177,988.63/14,027.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,417.23

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