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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,339.63, 19,790.03 and 8,675.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,339.63, 19,790.03 and 8,675.77 is: 11,973.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,339.63 : 19,790.03 = 8,675.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,339.63/19,790.03 = 8,675.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,339.63x = 19,790.03 × 8,675.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,339.63x = 171,693,748.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,693,748.57/14,339.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,973.37

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