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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,370.30, 19,830.60 and 8,708.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,370.30, 19,830.60 and 8,708.22 is: 12,017.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,370.30 : 19,830.60 = 8,708.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,370.30/19,830.60 = 8,708.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,370.30x = 19,830.60 × 8,708.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,370.30x = 172,689,227.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,689,227.53/14,370.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,017.09

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