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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,383.20, 19,849.10 and 8,717.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,383.20, 19,849.10 and 8,717.76 is: 12,030.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,383.20 : 19,849.10 = 8,717.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,383.20/19,849.10 = 8,717.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,383.20x = 19,849.10 × 8,717.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,383.20x = 173,039,690.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,039,690.02/14,383.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,030.68

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