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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,299.87, 19,727.14 and 8,997.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,299.87, 19,727.14 and 8,997.61 is: 12,412.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,299.87 : 19,727.14 = 8,997.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,299.87/19,727.14 = 8,997.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,299.87x = 19,727.14 × 8,997.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,299.87x = 177,496,991.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,496,991.01/14,299.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,412.49

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