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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,193.77, 19,585.93 and 8,741.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,193.77, 19,585.93 and 8,741.97 is: 12,063.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,193.77 : 19,585.93 = 8,741.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,193.77/19,585.93 = 8,741.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,193.77x = 19,585.93 × 8,741.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,193.77x = 171,219,639.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,219,639.80/14,193.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,063.01

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