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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,051.04, 19,388.70 and 8,747.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,051.04, 19,388.70 and 8,747.58 is: 12,070.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,051.04 : 19,388.70 = 8,747.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,051.04/19,388.70 = 8,747.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,051.04x = 19,388.70 × 8,747.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,051.04x = 169,604,204.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,604,204.35/14,051.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,070.58

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