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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,346.01, 19,797.24 and 8,757.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,346.01, 19,797.24 and 8,757.01 is: 12,084.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,346.01 : 19,797.24 = 8,757.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,346.01/19,797.24 = 8,757.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,346.01x = 19,797.24 × 8,757.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,346.01x = 173,364,628.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,364,628.65/14,346.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,084.52

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