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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,370.96, 19,827.30 and 8,703.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,370.96, 19,827.30 and 8,703.90 is: 12,008.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,370.96 : 19,827.30 = 8,703.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,370.96/19,827.30 = 8,703.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,370.96x = 19,827.30 × 8,703.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,370.96x = 172,574,836.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,574,836.47/14,370.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,008.58

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