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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,300.03, 19,734.04 and 8,711.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,300.03, 19,734.04 and 8,711.03 is: 12,021.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,300.03 : 19,734.04 = 8,711.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,300.03/19,734.04 = 8,711.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,300.03x = 19,734.04 × 8,711.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,300.03x = 171,903,814.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,903,814.46/14,300.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,021.22

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