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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,431.61, 19,908.28 and 8,764.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,431.61, 19,908.28 and 8,764.85 is: 12,091.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,431.61 : 19,908.28 = 8,764.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,431.61/19,908.28 = 8,764.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,431.61x = 19,908.28 × 8,764.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,431.61x = 174,492,966.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,492,966.50/14,431.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,091.03

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