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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,037.76, 19,363.26 and 8,996.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,037.76, 19,363.26 and 8,996.77 is: 12,409.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,037.76 : 19,363.26 = 8,996.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,037.76/19,363.26 = 8,996.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,037.76x = 19,363.26 × 8,996.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,037.76x = 174,206,796.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,206,796.67/14,037.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,409.87

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