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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,436.84, 19,913.85 and 8,766.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,436.84, 19,913.85 and 8,766.07 is: 12,091.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,436.84 : 19,913.85 = 8,766.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,436.84/19,913.85 = 8,766.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,436.84x = 19,913.85 × 8,766.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,436.84x = 174,566,203.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,566,203.07/14,436.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,091.72

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