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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,449.77, 19,942.97 and 8,786.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,449.77, 19,942.97 and 8,786.30 is: 12,126.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,449.77 : 19,942.97 = 8,786.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,449.77/19,942.97 = 8,786.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,449.77x = 19,942.97 × 8,786.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,449.77x = 175,224,773.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,224,773.66/14,449.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,126.47

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