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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,065.89, 19,419.35 and 8,767.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,065.89, 19,419.35 and 8,767.88 is: 12,104.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,065.89 : 19,419.35 = 8,767.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,065.89/19,419.35 = 8,767.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,065.89x = 19,419.35 × 8,767.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,065.89x = 170,266,462.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,266,462.36/14,065.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,104.92

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