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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,061.46, 19,408.67 and 8,753.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,061.46, 19,408.67 and 8,753.13 is: 12,081.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,061.46 : 19,408.67 = 8,753.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,061.46/19,408.67 = 8,753.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,061.46x = 19,408.67 × 8,753.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,061.46x = 169,886,611.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,886,611.64/14,061.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,081.72

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