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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,347.77, 19,796.85 and 8,376.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,347.77, 19,796.85 and 8,376.73 is: 11,558.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,347.77 : 19,796.85 = 8,376.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,347.77/19,796.85 = 8,376.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,347.77x = 19,796.85 × 8,376.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,347.77x = 165,832,768.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,832,768.32/14,347.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,558.09

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