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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,012.19, 19,336.12 and 8,706.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,012.19, 19,336.12 and 8,706.89 is: 12,015.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,012.19 : 19,336.12 = 8,706.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,012.19/19,336.12 = 8,706.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,012.19x = 19,336.12 × 8,706.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,012.19x = 168,357,496.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,357,496.44/14,012.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,015.07

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