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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,058.91, 19,407.53 and 8,757.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,058.91, 19,407.53 and 8,757.26 is: 12,088.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,058.91 : 19,407.53 = 8,757.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,058.91/19,407.53 = 8,757.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,058.91x = 19,407.53 × 8,757.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,058.91x = 169,956,786.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,956,786.17/14,058.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,088.90

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