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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,363.28, 19,824.84 and 8,778.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,363.28, 19,824.84 and 8,778.96 is: 12,117.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,363.28 : 19,824.84 = 8,778.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,363.28/19,824.84 = 8,778.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,363.28x = 19,824.84 × 8,778.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,363.28x = 174,041,477.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,041,477.37/14,363.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,117.11

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