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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,358.33, 19,813.48 and 8,983.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,358.33, 19,813.48 and 8,983.17 is: 12,396.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,358.33 : 19,813.48 = 8,983.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,358.33/19,813.48 = 8,983.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,358.33x = 19,813.48 × 8,983.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,358.33x = 177,987,836.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,987,836.67/14,358.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,396.14

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