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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,285.06, 19,711.04 and 8,976.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,285.06, 19,711.04 and 8,976.12 is: 12,385.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,285.06 : 19,711.04 = 8,976.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,285.06/19,711.04 = 8,976.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,285.06x = 19,711.04 × 8,976.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,285.06x = 176,928,660.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,928,660.36/14,285.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,385.57

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