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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,370.67, 19,829.23 and 8,704.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,370.67, 19,829.23 and 8,704.45 is: 12,010.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,370.67 : 19,829.23 = 8,704.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,370.67/19,829.23 = 8,704.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,370.67x = 19,829.23 × 8,704.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,370.67x = 172,602,541.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,602,541.07/14,370.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,010.75

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