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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,103.70, 19,469.73 and 8,806.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,103.70, 19,469.73 and 8,806.30 is: 12,156.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,103.70 : 19,469.73 = 8,806.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,103.70/19,469.73 = 8,806.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,103.70x = 19,469.73 × 8,806.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,103.70x = 171,456,283.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,456,283.30/14,103.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,156.83

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