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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,311.70, 19,747.41 and 8,645.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,311.70, 19,747.41 and 8,645.30 is: 11,928.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,311.70 : 19,747.41 = 8,645.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,311.70/19,747.41 = 8,645.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,311.70x = 19,747.41 × 8,645.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,311.70x = 170,722,283.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,722,283.67/14,311.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,928.86

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