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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,279.69, 19,713.38 and 8,903.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,279.69, 19,713.38 and 8,903.82 is: 12,291.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,279.69 : 19,713.38 = 8,903.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,279.69/19,713.38 = 8,903.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,279.69x = 19,713.38 × 8,903.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,279.69x = 175,524,416.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,524,416.52/14,279.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,291.89

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