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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,270.28, 19,692.96 and 8,681.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,270.28, 19,692.96 and 8,681.28 is: 11,980.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,270.28 : 19,692.96 = 8,681.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,270.28/19,692.96 = 8,681.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,270.28x = 19,692.96 × 8,681.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,270.28x = 170,960,099.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,960,099.79/14,270.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,980.15

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