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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,050.26, 19,388.16 and 8,745.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,050.26, 19,388.16 and 8,745.57 is: 12,068.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,050.26 : 19,388.16 = 8,745.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,050.26/19,388.16 = 8,745.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,050.26x = 19,388.16 × 8,745.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,050.26x = 169,560,510.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,560,510.45/14,050.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,068.14

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