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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,276.56, 19,705.80 and 8,697.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,276.56, 19,705.80 and 8,697.68 is: 12,005.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,276.56 : 19,705.80 = 8,697.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,276.56/19,705.80 = 8,697.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,276.56x = 19,705.80 × 8,697.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,276.56x = 171,394,742.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,394,742.54/14,276.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,005.32

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