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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,066.39, 19,420.04 and 8,768.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,066.39, 19,420.04 and 8,768.38 is: 12,105.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,066.39 : 19,420.04 = 8,768.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,066.39/19,420.04 = 8,768.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,066.39x = 19,420.04 × 8,768.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,066.39x = 170,282,246.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,282,246.49/14,066.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,105.62

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