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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,363.14, 19,821.60 and 8,698.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,363.14, 19,821.60 and 8,698.96 is: 12,004.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,363.14 : 19,821.60 = 8,698.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,363.14/19,821.60 = 8,698.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,363.14x = 19,821.60 × 8,698.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,363.14x = 172,427,305.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,427,305.54/14,363.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,004.85

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