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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,318.34, 19,759.99 and 8,943.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,318.34, 19,759.99 and 8,943.96 is: 12,343.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,318.34 : 19,759.99 = 8,943.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,318.34/19,759.99 = 8,943.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,318.34x = 19,759.99 × 8,943.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,318.34x = 176,732,560.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,732,560.16/14,318.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,343.09

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