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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,288.24, 19,727.16 and 8,708.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,288.24, 19,727.16 and 8,708.72 is: 12,023.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,288.24 : 19,727.16 = 8,708.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,288.24/19,727.16 = 8,708.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,288.24x = 19,727.16 × 8,708.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,288.24x = 171,798,312.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,798,312.84/14,288.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,023.76

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