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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,305.02, 19,740.93 and 8,716.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,305.02, 19,740.93 and 8,716.02 is: 12,028.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,305.02 : 19,740.93 = 8,716.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,305.02/19,740.93 = 8,716.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,305.02x = 19,740.93 × 8,716.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,305.02x = 172,062,340.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,062,340.70/14,305.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,028.11

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