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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,060.71, 19,407.63 and 8,752.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,060.71, 19,407.63 and 8,752.42 is: 12,080.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,060.71 : 19,407.63 = 8,752.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,060.71/19,407.63 = 8,752.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,060.71x = 19,407.63 × 8,752.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,060.71x = 169,863,728.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,863,728.96/14,060.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,080.74

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