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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,341.56, 19,791.48 and 8,674.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,341.56, 19,791.48 and 8,674.44 is: 11,970.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,341.56 : 19,791.48 = 8,674.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,341.56/19,791.48 = 8,674.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,341.56x = 19,791.48 × 8,674.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,341.56x = 171,680,005.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,680,005.77/14,341.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,970.80

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