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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,471.93, 19,968.04 and 8,809.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,471.93, 19,968.04 and 8,809.63 is: 12,155.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,471.93 : 19,968.04 = 8,809.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,471.93/19,968.04 = 8,809.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,471.93x = 19,968.04 × 8,809.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,471.93x = 175,911,044.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,911,044.23/14,471.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,155.33

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