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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,358.72, 19,806.48 and 8,760

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,358.72, 19,806.48 and 8,760 is: 12,083.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,358.72 : 19,806.48 = 8,760 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,358.72/19,806.48 = 8,760/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,358.72x = 19,806.48 × 8,760
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,358.72x = 173,504,764.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,504,764.80/14,358.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,083.58

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