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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,034.51, 19,367.61 and 8,998.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,034.51, 19,367.61 and 8,998.73 is: 12,418.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,034.51 : 19,367.61 = 8,998.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,034.51/19,367.61 = 8,998.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,034.51x = 19,367.61 × 8,998.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,034.51x = 174,283,796.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,283,796.30/14,034.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,418.23

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