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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,268.56, 19,687.44 and 8,961.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,268.56, 19,687.44 and 8,961.44 is: 12,364.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,268.56 : 19,687.44 = 8,961.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,268.56/19,687.44 = 8,961.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,268.56x = 19,687.44 × 8,961.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,268.56x = 176,427,812.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,427,812.31/14,268.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,364.79

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