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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,066.89, 19,420.73 and 8,768.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,066.89, 19,420.73 and 8,768.88 is: 12,106.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,066.89 : 19,420.73 = 8,768.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,066.89/19,420.73 = 8,768.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,066.89x = 19,420.73 × 8,768.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,066.89x = 170,298,007.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,298,007.04/14,066.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,106.31

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