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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,056.80, 19,407.33 and 8,759.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,056.80, 19,407.33 and 8,759.40 is: 12,093.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,056.80 : 19,407.33 = 8,759.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,056.80/19,407.33 = 8,759.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,056.80x = 19,407.33 × 8,759.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,056.80x = 169,996,566.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,996,566.40/14,056.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,093.55

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