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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,060.46, 19,407.29 and 8,752.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,060.46, 19,407.29 and 8,752.13 is: 12,080.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,060.46 : 19,407.29 = 8,752.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,060.46/19,407.29 = 8,752.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,060.46x = 19,407.29 × 8,752.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,060.46x = 169,854,984.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,854,984.23/14,060.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,080.33

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