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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,364.57, 19,822.68 and 8,702.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,364.57, 19,822.68 and 8,702.67 is: 12,009.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,364.57 : 19,822.68 = 8,702.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,364.57/19,822.68 = 8,702.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,364.57x = 19,822.68 × 8,702.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,364.57x = 172,510,242.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,510,242.56/14,364.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,009.43

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