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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,016.30, 19,342.17 and 8,710.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,016.30, 19,342.17 and 8,710.80 is: 12,020.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,016.30 : 19,342.17 = 8,710.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,016.30/19,342.17 = 8,710.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,016.30x = 19,342.17 × 8,710.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,016.30x = 168,485,774.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,485,774.44/14,016.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,020.70

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