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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,271.07, 19,701.99 and 8,607.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,271.07, 19,701.99 and 8,607.26 is: 11,882.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,271.07 : 19,701.99 = 8,607.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,271.07/19,701.99 = 8,607.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,271.07x = 19,701.99 × 8,607.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,271.07x = 169,580,008.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,580,008.90/14,271.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,882.79

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