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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,062.72, 19,410.40 and 8,754.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,062.72, 19,410.40 and 8,754.42 is: 12,083.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,062.72 : 19,410.40 = 8,754.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,062.72/19,410.40 = 8,754.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,062.72x = 19,410.40 × 8,754.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,062.72x = 169,926,793.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,926,793.97/14,062.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,083.49

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