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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,027.83, 19,340.90 and 8,983.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,027.83, 19,340.90 and 8,983.76 is: 12,386.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,027.83 : 19,340.90 = 8,983.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,027.83/19,340.90 = 8,983.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,027.83x = 19,340.90 × 8,983.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,027.83x = 173,754,004.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,754,004.64/14,027.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,386.38

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