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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,083.00, 19,439.43 and 8,709.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,083.00, 19,439.43 and 8,709.55 is: 12,022.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,083.00 : 19,439.43 = 8,709.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,083.00/19,439.43 = 8,709.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,083.00x = 19,439.43 × 8,709.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,083.00x = 169,308,764.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,308,764.64/14,083.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,022.21

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