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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,271.78, 19,692.75 and 8,962.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,271.78, 19,692.75 and 8,962.85 is: 12,367.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,271.78 : 19,692.75 = 8,962.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,271.78/19,692.75 = 8,962.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,271.78x = 19,692.75 × 8,962.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,271.78x = 176,503,065.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,503,065.87/14,271.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,367.28

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