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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,473.93, 19,970.79 and 8,811.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,473.93, 19,970.79 and 8,811.64 is: 12,158.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,473.93 : 19,970.79 = 8,811.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,473.93/19,970.79 = 8,811.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,473.93x = 19,970.79 × 8,811.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,473.93x = 175,975,412.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,975,412.00/14,473.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,158.09

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