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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,037.94, 19,354.85 and 8,993.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,037.94, 19,354.85 and 8,993.87 is: 12,400.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,037.94 : 19,354.85 = 8,993.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,037.94/19,354.85 = 8,993.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,037.94x = 19,354.85 × 8,993.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,037.94x = 174,075,027.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,075,027.25/14,037.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,400.32

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