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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,299.88, 19,733.83 and 8,710.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,299.88, 19,733.83 and 8,710.88 is: 12,021.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,299.88 : 19,733.83 = 8,710.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,299.88/19,733.83 = 8,710.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,299.88x = 19,733.83 × 8,710.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,299.88x = 171,898,904.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,898,904.62/14,299.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,021.01

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