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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,054.60, 19,393.74 and 8,676.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,054.60, 19,393.74 and 8,676.06 is: 11,971.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,054.60 : 19,393.74 = 8,676.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,054.60/19,393.74 = 8,676.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,054.60x = 19,393.74 × 8,676.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,054.60x = 168,261,251.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,261,251.86/14,054.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,971.97

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