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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,111.21, 19,457.49 and 8,999.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,111.21, 19,457.49 and 8,999.90 is: 12,409.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,111.21 : 19,457.49 = 8,999.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,111.21/19,457.49 = 8,999.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,111.21x = 19,457.49 × 8,999.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,111.21x = 175,115,366.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,115,366.96/14,111.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,409.67

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