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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,366.05, 19,824.75 and 8,704.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,366.05, 19,824.75 and 8,704.15 is: 12,011.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,366.05 : 19,824.75 = 8,704.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,366.05/19,824.75 = 8,704.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,366.05x = 19,824.75 × 8,704.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,366.05x = 172,557,597.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,557,597.71/14,366.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,011.49

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