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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,344, 19,795.80 and 8,756.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,344, 19,795.80 and 8,756.08 is: 12,084.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,344 : 19,795.80 = 8,756.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,344/19,795.80 = 8,756.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,344x = 19,795.80 × 8,756.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,344x = 173,333,608.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,333,608.46/14,344
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,084.05

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