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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,268.08, 19,686.72 and 8,960.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,268.08, 19,686.72 and 8,960.96 is: 12,364.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,268.08 : 19,686.72 = 8,960.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,268.08/19,686.72 = 8,960.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,268.08x = 19,686.72 × 8,960.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,268.08x = 176,411,910.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,411,910.45/14,268.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,364.10

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