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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,348.56, 19,801.20 and 8,683.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,348.56, 19,801.20 and 8,683.24 is: 11,982.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,348.56 : 19,801.20 = 8,683.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,348.56/19,801.20 = 8,683.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,348.56x = 19,801.20 × 8,683.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,348.56x = 171,938,571.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,938,571.89/14,348.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,982.98

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