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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,041.14, 19,366.77 and 8,738.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,041.14, 19,366.77 and 8,738.58 is: 12,053.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,041.14 : 19,366.77 = 8,738.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,041.14/19,366.77 = 8,738.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,041.14x = 19,366.77 × 8,738.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,041.14x = 169,238,068.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,238,068.99/14,041.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,053.01

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