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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,359.74, 19,810.35 and 8,767.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,359.74, 19,810.35 and 8,767.50 is: 12,095.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,359.74 : 19,810.35 = 8,767.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,359.74/19,810.35 = 8,767.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,359.74x = 19,810.35 × 8,767.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,359.74x = 173,687,243.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,687,243.63/14,359.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,095.43

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