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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,353.67, 19,808.54 and 8,689.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,353.67, 19,808.54 and 8,689.44 is: 11,991.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,353.67 : 19,808.54 = 8,689.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,353.67/19,808.54 = 8,689.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,353.67x = 19,808.54 × 8,689.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,353.67x = 172,125,141.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,125,141.54/14,353.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,991.71

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