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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,437.38, 19,925.31 and 8,773.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,437.38, 19,925.31 and 8,773.05 is: 12,107.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,437.38 : 19,925.31 = 8,773.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,437.38/19,925.31 = 8,773.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,437.38x = 19,925.31 × 8,773.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,437.38x = 174,805,740.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,805,740.90/14,437.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,107.86

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