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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,396.56, 19,868.70 and 8,731.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,396.56, 19,868.70 and 8,731.12 is: 12,049.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,396.56 : 19,868.70 = 8,731.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,396.56/19,868.70 = 8,731.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,396.56x = 19,868.70 × 8,731.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,396.56x = 173,476,003.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,476,003.94/14,396.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,049.82

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