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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,077.36, 19,430.52 and 8,769

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,077.36, 19,430.52 and 8,769 is: 12,103.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,077.36 : 19,430.52 = 8,769 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,077.36/19,430.52 = 8,769/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,077.36x = 19,430.52 × 8,769
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,077.36x = 170,386,229.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,386,229.88/14,077.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,103.56

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