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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,205.51, 19,603.71 and 8,903.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,205.51, 19,603.71 and 8,903.43 is: 12,286.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,205.51 : 19,603.71 = 8,903.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,205.51/19,603.71 = 8,903.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,205.51x = 19,603.71 × 8,903.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,205.51x = 174,540,259.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,540,259.73/14,205.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,286.80

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