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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,032.28, 19,363.32 and 8,987.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,032.28, 19,363.32 and 8,987.60 is: 12,402.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,032.28 : 19,363.32 = 8,987.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,032.28/19,363.32 = 8,987.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,032.28x = 19,363.32 × 8,987.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,032.28x = 174,029,774.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,029,774.83/14,032.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,402.10

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