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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,064.23, 19,406.89 and 8,687.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,064.23, 19,406.89 and 8,687.86 is: 11,988.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,064.23 : 19,406.89 = 8,687.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,064.23/19,406.89 = 8,687.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,064.23x = 19,406.89 × 8,687.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,064.23x = 168,604,305.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,604,305.70/14,064.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,988.16

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