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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,368.22, 19,823.52 and 8,701.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,368.22, 19,823.52 and 8,701.15 is: 12,004.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,368.22 : 19,823.52 = 8,701.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,368.22/19,823.52 = 8,701.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,368.22x = 19,823.52 × 8,701.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,368.22x = 172,487,421.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,487,421.05/14,368.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,004.79

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