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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,046.36, 19,381.12 and 8,943.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,046.36, 19,381.12 and 8,943.93 is: 12,340.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,046.36 : 19,381.12 = 8,943.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,046.36/19,381.12 = 8,943.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,046.36x = 19,381.12 × 8,943.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,046.36x = 173,343,380.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,343,380.60/14,046.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,340.80

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