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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,012.46, 19,346.91 and 8,709.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,012.46, 19,346.91 and 8,709.66 is: 12,025.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,012.46 : 19,346.91 = 8,709.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,012.46/19,346.91 = 8,709.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,012.46x = 19,346.91 × 8,709.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,012.46x = 168,505,008.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,505,008.15/14,012.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,025.37

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