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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,349.52, 19,802.06 and 8,760.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,349.52, 19,802.06 and 8,760.52 is: 12,089.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,349.52 : 19,802.06 = 8,760.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,349.52/19,802.06 = 8,760.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,349.52x = 19,802.06 × 8,760.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,349.52x = 173,476,342.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,476,342.67/14,349.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,089.35

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