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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,336.05, 19,782.82 and 8,673.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,336.05, 19,782.82 and 8,673.92 is: 11,969.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,336.05 : 19,782.82 = 8,673.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,336.05/19,782.82 = 8,673.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,336.05x = 19,782.82 × 8,673.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,336.05x = 171,594,655.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,594,655.43/14,336.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,969.45

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