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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,359.74, 19,818.48 and 8,695.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,359.74, 19,818.48 and 8,695.14 is: 12,000.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,359.74 : 19,818.48 = 8,695.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,359.74/19,818.48 = 8,695.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,359.74x = 19,818.48 × 8,695.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,359.74x = 172,324,458.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,324,458.19/14,359.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,000.53

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