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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,370.92, 19,829.58 and 8,704.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,370.92, 19,829.58 and 8,704.70 is: 12,011.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,370.92 : 19,829.58 = 8,704.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,370.92/19,829.58 = 8,704.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,370.92x = 19,829.58 × 8,704.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,370.92x = 172,610,545.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,610,545.03/14,370.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,011.10

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