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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,266.48, 19,683.12 and 8,961.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,266.48, 19,683.12 and 8,961.04 is: 12,363.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,266.48 : 19,683.12 = 8,961.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,266.48/19,683.12 = 8,961.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,266.48x = 19,683.12 × 8,961.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,266.48x = 176,381,225.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,381,225.64/14,266.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,363.33

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