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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,289.75, 19,719.86 and 8,700.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,289.75, 19,719.86 and 8,700.75 is: 12,007.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,289.75 : 19,719.86 = 8,700.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,289.75/19,719.86 = 8,700.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,289.75x = 19,719.86 × 8,700.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,289.75x = 171,577,528.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,577,528.39/14,289.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,007.04

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