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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,035.51, 19,368.99 and 8,999.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,035.51, 19,368.99 and 8,999.73 is: 12,419.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,035.51 : 19,368.99 = 8,999.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,035.51/19,368.99 = 8,999.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,035.51x = 19,368.99 × 8,999.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,035.51x = 174,315,680.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,315,680.37/14,035.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,419.62

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