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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,099.32, 19,451.31 and 8,717.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,099.32, 19,451.31 and 8,717.93 is: 12,027.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,099.32 : 19,451.31 = 8,717.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,099.32/19,451.31 = 8,717.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,099.32x = 19,451.31 × 8,717.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,099.32x = 169,575,175.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,575,175.54/14,099.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,027.19

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