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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,061.10, 19,407.42 and 8,955.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,061.10, 19,407.42 and 8,955.58 is: 12,360.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,061.10 : 19,407.42 = 8,955.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,061.10/19,407.42 = 8,955.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,061.10x = 19,407.42 × 8,955.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,061.10x = 173,804,702.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,804,702.40/14,061.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,360.68

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