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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,349.56, 19,802.58 and 8,684.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,349.56, 19,802.58 and 8,684.24 is: 11,984.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,349.56 : 19,802.58 = 8,684.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,349.56/19,802.58 = 8,684.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,349.56x = 19,802.58 × 8,684.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,349.56x = 171,970,357.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,970,357.34/14,349.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,984.36

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