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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,367.36, 19,827.35 and 8,700.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,367.36, 19,827.35 and 8,700.91 is: 12,007.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,367.36 : 19,827.35 = 8,700.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,367.36/19,827.35 = 8,700.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,367.36x = 19,827.35 × 8,700.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,367.36x = 172,515,987.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,515,987.89/14,367.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,007.49

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