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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,105.32, 19,457.60 and 8,991.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,105.32, 19,457.60 and 8,991.34 is: 12,403.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,105.32 : 19,457.60 = 8,991.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,105.32/19,457.60 = 8,991.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,105.32x = 19,457.60 × 8,991.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,105.32x = 174,949,897.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,949,897.18/14,105.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,403.11

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