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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,371.99, 19,833.73 and 8,705.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,371.99, 19,833.73 and 8,705.54 is: 12,013.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,371.99 : 19,833.73 = 8,705.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,371.99/19,833.73 = 8,705.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,371.99x = 19,833.73 × 8,705.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,371.99x = 172,663,357.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,663,357.68/14,371.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,013.88

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