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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,007.70, 19,333.92 and 8,706.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,007.70, 19,333.92 and 8,706.52 is: 12,017.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,007.70 : 19,333.92 = 8,706.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,007.70/19,333.92 = 8,706.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,007.70x = 19,333.92 × 8,706.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,007.70x = 168,331,161.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,331,161.16/14,007.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,017.04

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