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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,300.54, 19,734.74 and 8,711.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,300.54, 19,734.74 and 8,711.54 is: 12,021.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,300.54 : 19,734.74 = 8,711.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,300.54/19,734.74 = 8,711.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,300.54x = 19,734.74 × 8,711.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,300.54x = 171,919,834.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,919,834.67/14,300.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,021.92

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