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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,300.34, 19,734.44 and 8,711.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,300.34, 19,734.44 and 8,711.34 is: 12,021.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,300.34 : 19,734.44 = 8,711.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,300.34/19,734.44 = 8,711.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,300.34x = 19,734.44 × 8,711.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,300.34x = 171,913,416.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,913,416.55/14,300.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,021.63

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