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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,914.76, 19,369.89 and 5,893.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,914.76, 19,369.89 and 5,893.14 is: 8,838.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,914.76 : 19,369.89 = 5,893.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,914.76/19,369.89 = 5,893.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,914.76x = 19,369.89 × 5,893.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,914.76x = 114,149,473.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,149,473.55/12,914.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,838.68

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