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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,060.39, 19,397.48 and 8,745.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,060.39, 19,397.48 and 8,745.98 is: 12,065.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,060.39 : 19,397.48 = 8,745.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,060.39/19,397.48 = 8,745.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,060.39x = 19,397.48 × 8,745.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,060.39x = 169,649,831.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,649,831.41/14,060.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,065.80

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