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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,364, 19,823.04 and 8,775.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,364, 19,823.04 and 8,775.36 is: 12,110.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,364 : 19,823.04 = 8,775.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,364/19,823.04 = 8,775.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,364x = 19,823.04 × 8,775.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,364x = 173,954,312.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,954,312.29/14,364
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,110.44

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