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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,333.23, 19,780.92 and 8,668.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,333.23, 19,780.92 and 8,668.19 is: 11,962.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,333.23 : 19,780.92 = 8,668.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,333.23/19,780.92 = 8,668.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,333.23x = 19,780.92 × 8,668.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,333.23x = 171,464,729.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,464,729.59/14,333.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,962.75

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