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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,072.22, 19,418.40 and 8,766.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,072.22, 19,418.40 and 8,766.72 is: 12,097.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,072.22 : 19,418.40 = 8,766.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,072.22/19,418.40 = 8,766.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,072.22x = 19,418.40 × 8,766.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,072.22x = 170,235,675.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,235,675.65/14,072.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,097.29

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