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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,416.89, 19,896.70 and 8,750.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,416.89, 19,896.70 and 8,750.33 is: 12,076.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,416.89 : 19,896.70 = 8,750.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,416.89/19,896.70 = 8,750.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,416.89x = 19,896.70 × 8,750.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,416.89x = 174,102,735.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,102,735.18/14,416.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,076.30

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