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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,050.94, 19,389.66 and 8,675.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,050.94, 19,389.66 and 8,675.78 is: 11,972.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,050.94 : 19,389.66 = 8,675.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,050.94/19,389.66 = 8,675.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,050.94x = 19,389.66 × 8,675.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,050.94x = 168,220,424.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,220,424.43/14,050.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,972.18

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