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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,358.30, 19,810.17 and 8,695.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,358.30, 19,810.17 and 8,695.14 is: 11,996.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,358.30 : 19,810.17 = 8,695.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,358.30/19,810.17 = 8,695.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,358.30x = 19,810.17 × 8,695.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,358.30x = 172,252,201.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,252,201.57/14,358.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,996.70

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