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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,036.69, 19,353.13 and 8,992.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,036.69, 19,353.13 and 8,992.62 is: 12,398.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,036.69 : 19,353.13 = 8,992.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,036.69/19,353.13 = 8,992.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,036.69x = 19,353.13 × 8,992.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,036.69x = 174,035,321.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,035,321.42/14,036.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,398.60

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