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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,257.44, 19,673.96 and 8,943.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,257.44, 19,673.96 and 8,943.03 is: 12,340.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,257.44 : 19,673.96 = 8,943.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,257.44/19,673.96 = 8,943.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,257.44x = 19,673.96 × 8,943.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,257.44x = 175,944,769.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,944,769.78/14,257.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,340.56

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