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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,349.18, 19,803.47 and 8,687.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,349.18, 19,803.47 and 8,687.04 is: 11,989.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,349.18 : 19,803.47 = 8,687.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,349.18/19,803.47 = 8,687.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,349.18x = 19,803.47 × 8,687.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,349.18x = 172,033,492.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,033,492.59/14,349.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,989.09

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