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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,299.44, 19,733.16 and 8,710.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,299.44, 19,733.16 and 8,710.44 is: 12,020.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,299.44 : 19,733.16 = 8,710.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,299.44/19,733.16 = 8,710.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,299.44x = 19,733.16 × 8,710.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,299.44x = 171,884,506.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,884,506.19/14,299.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,020.37

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