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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,017.80, 19,344.24 and 8,712.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,017.80, 19,344.24 and 8,712.30 is: 12,022.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,017.80 : 19,344.24 = 8,712.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,017.80/19,344.24 = 8,712.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,017.80x = 19,344.24 × 8,712.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,017.80x = 168,532,822.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,532,822.15/14,017.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,022.77

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