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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,028.01, 19,341.15 and 8,983.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,028.01, 19,341.15 and 8,983.94 is: 12,386.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,028.01 : 19,341.15 = 8,983.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,028.01/19,341.15 = 8,983.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,028.01x = 19,341.15 × 8,983.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,028.01x = 173,759,600.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,759,600.74/14,028.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,386.62

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