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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,368.34, 19,823.69 and 8,701.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,368.34, 19,823.69 and 8,701.28 is: 12,004.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,368.34 : 19,823.69 = 8,701.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,368.34/19,823.69 = 8,701.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,368.34x = 19,823.69 × 8,701.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,368.34x = 172,491,399.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,491,399.96/14,368.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,004.96

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