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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,002.20, 19,326.33 and 8,701.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,002.20, 19,326.33 and 8,701.02 is: 12,009.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,002.20 : 19,326.33 = 8,701.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,002.20/19,326.33 = 8,701.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,002.20x = 19,326.33 × 8,701.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,002.20x = 168,158,783.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,158,783.86/14,002.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,009.45

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