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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,356.80, 19,808.10 and 8,693.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,356.80, 19,808.10 and 8,693.64 is: 11,994.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,356.80 : 19,808.10 = 8,693.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,356.80/19,808.10 = 8,693.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,356.80x = 19,808.10 × 8,693.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,356.80x = 172,204,490.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,204,490.48/14,356.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,994.63

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