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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,280.28, 19,706.76 and 8,691.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,280.28, 19,706.76 and 8,691.28 is: 11,993.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,280.28 : 19,706.76 = 8,691.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,280.28/19,706.76 = 8,691.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,280.28x = 19,706.76 × 8,691.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,280.28x = 171,276,969.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,276,969.05/14,280.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,993.95

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