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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,343.06, 19,793.55 and 8,675.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,343.06, 19,793.55 and 8,675.94 is: 11,972.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,343.06 : 19,793.55 = 8,675.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,343.06/19,793.55 = 8,675.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,343.06x = 19,793.55 × 8,675.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,343.06x = 171,727,652.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,727,652.19/14,343.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,972.87

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