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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,031.95, 19,366.77 and 8,656.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,031.95, 19,366.77 and 8,656.18 is: 11,947.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,031.95 : 19,366.77 = 8,656.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,031.95/19,366.77 = 8,656.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,031.95x = 19,366.77 × 8,656.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,031.95x = 167,642,107.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,642,107.02/14,031.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,947.18

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