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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,268.03, 19,692.18 and 8,963.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,268.03, 19,692.18 and 8,963.61 is: 12,371.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,268.03 : 19,692.18 = 8,963.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,268.03/19,692.18 = 8,963.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,268.03x = 19,692.18 × 8,963.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,268.03x = 176,513,021.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,513,021.57/14,268.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,371.23

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