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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,051.34, 19,399.96 and 8,748.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,051.34, 19,399.96 and 8,748.30 is: 12,078.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,051.34 : 19,399.96 = 8,748.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,051.34/19,399.96 = 8,748.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,051.34x = 19,399.96 × 8,748.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,051.34x = 169,716,670.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,716,670.07/14,051.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,078.33

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