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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,432.76, 19,918.56 and 8,766.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,432.76, 19,918.56 and 8,766.18 is: 12,098.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,432.76 : 19,918.56 = 8,766.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,432.76/19,918.56 = 8,766.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,432.76x = 19,918.56 × 8,766.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,432.76x = 174,609,682.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,609,682.30/14,432.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,098.15

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