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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,348.05, 19,797.06 and 8,682.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,348.05, 19,797.06 and 8,682.66 is: 11,980.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,348.05 : 19,797.06 = 8,682.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,348.05/19,797.06 = 8,682.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,348.05x = 19,797.06 × 8,682.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,348.05x = 171,891,140.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,891,140.98/14,348.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,980.10

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