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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,435.01, 19,921.74 and 8,769.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,435.01, 19,921.74 and 8,769.33 is: 12,102.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,435.01 : 19,921.74 = 8,769.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,435.01/19,921.74 = 8,769.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,435.01x = 19,921.74 × 8,769.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,435.01x = 174,700,312.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,700,312.23/14,435.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,102.54

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