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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,384.48, 19,851.48 and 8,719.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,384.48, 19,851.48 and 8,719.72 is: 12,033.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,384.48 : 19,851.48 = 8,719.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,384.48/19,851.48 = 8,719.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,384.48x = 19,851.48 × 8,719.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,384.48x = 173,099,347.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,099,347.19/14,384.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,033.76

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