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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,366.68, 19,825.61 and 8,704.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,366.68, 19,825.61 and 8,704.78 is: 12,012.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,366.68 : 19,825.61 = 8,704.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,366.68/19,825.61 = 8,704.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,366.68x = 19,825.61 × 8,704.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,366.68x = 172,577,573.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,577,573.42/14,366.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,012.35

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