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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,287.34, 19,712.67 and 8,694.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,287.34, 19,712.67 and 8,694.38 is: 11,995.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,287.34 : 19,712.67 = 8,694.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,287.34/19,712.67 = 8,694.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,287.34x = 19,712.67 × 8,694.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,287.34x = 171,389,443.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,389,443.79/14,287.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,995.90

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