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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,046.18, 19,387.59 and 8,737.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,046.18, 19,387.59 and 8,737.83 is: 12,060.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,046.18 : 19,387.59 = 8,737.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,046.18/19,387.59 = 8,737.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,046.18x = 19,387.59 × 8,737.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,046.18x = 169,405,465.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,405,465.53/14,046.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,060.61

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