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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,032.22, 19,359.51 and 8,999.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,032.22, 19,359.51 and 8,999.16 is: 12,415.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,032.22 : 19,359.51 = 8,999.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,032.22/19,359.51 = 8,999.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,032.22x = 19,359.51 × 8,999.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,032.22x = 174,219,357.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,219,357.79/14,032.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,415.66

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