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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,301.18, 19,737.99 and 8,711.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,301.18, 19,737.99 and 8,711.82 is: 12,023.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,301.18 : 19,737.99 = 8,711.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,301.18/19,737.99 = 8,711.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,301.18x = 19,737.99 × 8,711.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,301.18x = 171,953,816.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,953,816.04/14,301.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,023.75

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