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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,353.91, 19,808.84 and 8,689.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,353.91, 19,808.84 and 8,689.70 is: 11,992.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,353.91 : 19,808.84 = 8,689.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,353.91/19,808.84 = 8,689.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,353.91x = 19,808.84 × 8,689.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,353.91x = 172,132,876.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,132,876.95/14,353.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,992.05

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