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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,365.92, 19,822.68 and 8,699.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,365.92, 19,822.68 and 8,699.70 is: 12,004.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,365.92 : 19,822.68 = 8,699.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,365.92/19,822.68 = 8,699.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,365.92x = 19,822.68 × 8,699.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,365.92x = 172,451,369.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,451,369.20/14,365.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,004.20

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