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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,362.99, 19,814.83 and 8,770.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,362.99, 19,814.83 and 8,770.75 is: 12,099.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,362.99 : 19,814.83 = 8,770.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,362.99/19,814.83 = 8,770.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,362.99x = 19,814.83 × 8,770.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,362.99x = 173,790,920.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,790,920.22/14,362.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,099.91

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