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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,368.62, 19,831.43 and 8,993.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,368.62, 19,831.43 and 8,993.55 is: 12,412.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,368.62 : 19,831.43 = 8,993.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,368.62/19,831.43 = 8,993.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,368.62x = 19,831.43 × 8,993.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,368.62x = 178,354,912.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,354,912.31/14,368.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,412.81

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