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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,347.56, 19,799.82 and 8,682.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,347.56, 19,799.82 and 8,682.24 is: 11,981.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,347.56 : 19,799.82 = 8,682.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,347.56/19,799.82 = 8,682.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,347.56x = 19,799.82 × 8,682.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,347.56x = 171,906,789.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,906,789.20/14,347.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,981.60

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