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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,052.29, 19,401.12 and 8,754.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,052.29, 19,401.12 and 8,754.89 is: 12,087.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,052.29 : 19,401.12 = 8,754.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,052.29/19,401.12 = 8,754.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,052.29x = 19,401.12 × 8,754.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,052.29x = 169,854,574.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,854,574.47/14,052.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,087.33

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