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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,005.20, 19,326.36 and 8,700.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,005.20, 19,326.36 and 8,700.48 is: 12,006.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,005.20 : 19,326.36 = 8,700.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,005.20/19,326.36 = 8,700.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,005.20x = 19,326.36 × 8,700.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,005.20x = 168,148,608.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,148,608.65/14,005.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,006.16

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