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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,041.45, 19,359.67 and 8,997.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,041.45, 19,359.67 and 8,997.37 is: 12,405.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,041.45 : 19,359.67 = 8,997.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,041.45/19,359.67 = 8,997.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,041.45x = 19,359.67 × 8,997.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,041.45x = 174,186,114.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,186,114.07/14,041.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,405.14

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