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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,383.32, 19,849.26 and 8,716.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,383.32, 19,849.26 and 8,716.68 is: 12,029.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,383.32 : 19,849.26 = 8,716.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,383.32/19,849.26 = 8,716.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,383.32x = 19,849.26 × 8,716.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,383.32x = 173,019,647.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,019,647.66/14,383.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,029.19

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