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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,284.85, 19,713.09 and 8,695.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,284.85, 19,713.09 and 8,695.85 is: 12,000.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,284.85 : 19,713.09 = 8,695.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,284.85/19,713.09 = 8,695.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,284.85x = 19,713.09 × 8,695.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,284.85x = 171,421,931.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,421,931.63/14,284.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,000.27

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