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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,335.38, 19,773.18 and 8,746.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,335.38, 19,773.18 and 8,746.38 is: 12,064.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,335.38 : 19,773.18 = 8,746.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,335.38/19,773.18 = 8,746.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,335.38x = 19,773.18 × 8,746.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,335.38x = 172,943,746.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,943,746.09/14,335.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,064.12

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