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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,358.24, 19,808.28 and 8,766

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,358.24, 19,808.28 and 8,766 is: 12,093.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,358.24 : 19,808.28 = 8,766 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,358.24/19,808.28 = 8,766/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,358.24x = 19,808.28 × 8,766
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,358.24x = 173,639,382.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,639,382.48/14,358.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,093.36

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