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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,360.15, 19,817.42 and 8,695.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,360.15, 19,817.42 and 8,695.91 is: 12,000.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,360.15 : 19,817.42 = 8,695.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,360.15/19,817.42 = 8,695.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,360.15x = 19,817.42 × 8,695.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,360.15x = 172,330,506.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,330,506.82/14,360.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,000.60

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