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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,052.68, 19,389.36 and 8,744.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,052.68, 19,389.36 and 8,744.66 is: 12,065.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,052.68 : 19,389.36 = 8,744.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,052.68/19,389.36 = 8,744.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,052.68x = 19,389.36 × 8,744.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,052.68x = 169,553,360.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,553,360.82/14,052.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,065.55

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