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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,366.18, 19,824.92 and 8,704.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,366.18, 19,824.92 and 8,704.28 is: 12,011.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,366.18 : 19,824.92 = 8,704.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,366.18/19,824.92 = 8,704.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,366.18x = 19,824.92 × 8,704.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,366.18x = 172,561,555.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,561,555.53/14,366.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,011.66

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