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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,366.16, 19,825.76 and 8,701.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,366.16, 19,825.76 and 8,701.96 is: 12,008.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,366.16 : 19,825.76 = 8,701.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,366.16/19,825.76 = 8,701.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,366.16x = 19,825.76 × 8,701.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,366.16x = 172,522,970.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,522,970.49/14,366.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,008.98

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