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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,034.44, 19,361.76 and 8,997.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,034.44, 19,361.76 and 8,997.68 is: 12,413.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,034.44 : 19,361.76 = 8,997.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,034.44/19,361.76 = 8,997.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,034.44x = 19,361.76 × 8,997.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,034.44x = 174,210,920.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,210,920.72/14,034.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,413.10

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