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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,272.23, 19,705.37 and 8,896.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,272.23, 19,705.37 and 8,896.82 is: 12,283.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,272.23 : 19,705.37 = 8,896.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,272.23/19,705.37 = 8,896.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,272.23x = 19,705.37 × 8,896.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,272.23x = 175,314,986.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,314,986.91/14,272.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,283.64

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