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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,367.76, 19,829.52 and 8,703.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,367.76, 19,829.52 and 8,703.16 is: 12,011.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,367.76 : 19,829.52 = 8,703.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,367.76/19,829.52 = 8,703.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,367.76x = 19,829.52 × 8,703.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,367.76x = 172,579,485.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,579,485.28/14,367.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,011.58

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