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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,311.20, 19,746.72 and 8,644.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,311.20, 19,746.72 and 8,644.80 is: 11,928.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,311.20 : 19,746.72 = 8,644.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,311.20/19,746.72 = 8,644.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,311.20x = 19,746.72 × 8,644.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,311.20x = 170,706,445.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,706,445.06/14,311.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,928.17

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